Cheektowaga Town public meetings in 2022

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee will review and vote on several projects, including a proposed rezone for Northtown Automotive, a car wash on Union Road, and other site changes. The meeting was rescheduled to January 4, 2023.

• Rezone 4.65 acres at 6386 Transit from C-Retail to MS-Motor Services for new car sales only
• Change of use at 3459 Harlem Road from lawn mower sales to cultural/religious center with more parking
• Parking lot expansion at 555 Como Park Blvd: 5,568 sq ft, 9 new spaces
• Demolition and new construction at 580 Dick Road: 5,905 sq ft service station and 2,000 sq ft convenience store
• New car wash at 2715 & 2725 Union Rd: 5,600 sq ft, 22 vacuum stalls

The committee recommended negative declarations for projects at 6386 Transit, 555 Como Park Blvd, and 580 Dick Road. Two other projects were tabled pending further information or review of impacts.

• Recommended negative declaration for 6386 Transit / Northtown Automotive (6-0)
• Tabled project at 3459 Harlem Road due to unaddressed impacts and pedestrian pathway issues (6-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for 555 Como Park Blvd (6-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for 580 Dick Road (6-0)
• Tabled project at 2715 & 2725 Union / Splash Car Wash pending trip generation and stacking queue data (6-0)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving a $165,269 contract for elevator modernization, authorizing a public hearing for a PILOT agreement with Magnolia Housing for the Haskell Stovroff Apartments, and scheduling hearings on a Code of Ethics amendment and a bid for street light standards. The board will also consider a resolution to amend financial disclosure requirements and a transfer of funds.

• Award bid to Bison Elevator Service, Inc. for $165,269 to modernize two elevators at Town Hall and Main Pump Station
• Call public hearing for Jan 10, 2023 on PILOT agreement with Magnolia Housing for Haskell Stovroff Apartments (24 low-income units at 30 Alpine Place)
• Call public hearing for Jan 10, 2023 on Local Law Intro No. 2022-5 to amend Code of Ethics, adding anti-nepotism policy
• Authorize bid advertisement for street light standards (Bid# 2022-50), bids due Jan 18, 2023
• Approve $2,673,808.83 in vouchers and warrants

The Town Board approved a consent agenda containing 30 items, including equipment purchases, personnel appointments, and fund transfers. A public hearing regarding the demolition of 34 Virginia Road was adjourned due to a State of Emergency declaration.

• Adjourned public hearing for demolition of 34 Virginia Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolutions 2022-707 through 2022-736
• Approved bid for modernization of elevators at Town Hall and Main Pump Station (Res 2022-710)
• Approved appointment of Claire Murello as Secretary to the Supervisor (Res 2022-737)
• Approved appointment of Marie A. Sarama as Legal Secretary (Res 2022-728)
• Approved appointment of Joseph M. McCarville as Motor Equipment Operator - B (Res 2022-729)
• Approved appointment of Paul F. Graap as Laborer (Res 2022-730)
• Approved appointment of Andrew R. Reynolds as Motor Equipment Operator - B (Res 2022-731)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes awarding a $165,269 contract for elevator modernization, approving a $2.67 million warrant, and scheduling public hearings on a housing PILOT agreement and a Code of Ethics amendment. The board will also vote on fund transfers and a bid notice for street light standards.

• Award bid to Bison Elevator Service, Inc. for $165,269 to modernize two elevators at Town Hall and Main Pump Station
• Approve warrant totaling $2,673,808.83 across all funds
• Schedule public hearing for Jan 10, 2023 on PILOT agreement with Magnolia Housing for Haskell Stovroff Apartments (24 low-income units at 30 Alpine Place)
• Schedule public hearing for Jan 10, 2023 on Local Law Intro No. 2022-5 to amend Code of Ethics, including new anti-nepotism policy
• Authorize notice to bidders for street light standards (Bid# 2022-50), bids due Jan 18, 2023

The Town Board approved a consent agenda containing 29 resolutions, including equipment purchases and fund transfers. Several personnel appointments were made for the Justice Court, Town Attorney, Sanitation, and Highway departments. A public hearing regarding the demolition of 34 Virginia Road was adjourned.

• Adjourned public hearing for demolition of 34 Virginia Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolutions 2022-707 through 2022-736
• Approved bid for modernization of two elevators at Town Hall and Main Pump Station (Res 2022-710)
• Approved agreement with Public Library for 2023 (Res 2022-716)
• Created position of Senior Court Clerk for Justice Court (Res 2022-727)
• Appointed Marie A. Sarama as Legal Secretary (Res 2022-728)
• Appointed Joseph M. McCarville as Motor Equipment Operator - B (Res 2022-729)
• Appointed Claire Murello as Secretary to the Supervisor (Res 2022-737)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing and voted to grant two area variances for a proposed redevelopment and expansion of a retail property at 580 Dick Road. The variances allow reduced front, side, and rear yard setbacks and a reduction in required parking spaces from 20 to 17. The decision is pending until a building permit is obtained within six months.

• Area variance granted for 580 Dick Road to allow redevelopment and expansion of principal retail use with reduced setbacks (50-ft front, 10-ft side/rear required).
• Second variance granted to permit 17 parking spaces instead of the required 20.
• Applicant plans to demolish existing building and construct a larger 5,905 sq ft building with 200 sq ft for a potential retail tenant.
• Gasoline sale on site deemed a non-conforming accessory use; no expansion sought.
• Decision automatically revoked if building permit not obtained within 6 months or construction not started within 1 year.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variances for the redevelopment and expansion of a retail site at 580 Dick Road. The project involves demolishing the existing building to construct a new 5,905 square foot building.

• Granted area variances for front, side, and rear yard setbacks at 580 Dick Road (Unanimous)
• Granted variance to allow 17 parking spaces instead of the required 20 at 580 Dick Road (Unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business items at 2715 & 2725 Union Road and with Lt. Chris Geelan, plus old business at 100 McKesson Parkway, Old Union Road, Amherst Villa Drive, and 6386 Transit Road. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; it lists items for discussion only.

• 2715 & 2725 Union Road
• 100 McKesson Parkway
• Old Union Road
• Amherst Villa Drive
• 6386 Transit Road

The Traffic Safety Commission recommended a supplementary sign for Amherst Villa Drive to honor Douglas Baker. The commission requested updated site plans for projects at Union Road and Transit Road, and noted that a review of 100 McKesson Parkway is ongoing.

• Recommended supplementary sign for Amherst Villa Drive to honor Douglas Baker
• Requested location and site plans for Splash Car Wash at 2715 & 2725 Union Road
• Requested legible site plan for 100 McKesson Parkway project
• Requested updated site plan for 6386 Transit Road
• Accepted previous meeting minutes

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including the promotion of multiple police officers to captain, lieutenant, sergeant, and detective ranks, as well as the sale of a town-owned property and approval of a site plan for an addition at 4455 Genesee Street. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering fund transfers, warrants, and a bid award for custodial supplies.

• Promotion of Brian F. Coons to Police Captain, effective December 14, 2022
• Promotion of David F. Vogel and Brian D. Wesoloski to Police Lieutenant, effective December 14, 2022
• Promotion of Dennis M. Frajdofer Jr. and Joshua T. Donovan to Police Sergeant, effective December 14, 2022
• Assignment of Scott R. Polino to Detective, effective December 14, 2022
• Sale of 2289 Genesee Street to Saleh Alzaheri for $50,000, subject to permissive referendum

The Town Board approved a series of permanent police appointments and a consent agenda containing numerous bids for town maintenance and property services. The board also authorized the sale of 2289 Genesee Street and a demolition hearing for 34 Virginia Road.

• Appointed Brian F. Coons as Police Captain
• Appointed David F. Vogel and Brian D. Wesoloski as Police Lieutenants
• Appointed Dennis M. Frajdofer, Jr. and Joshua T. Donovan as Police Sergeants
• Appointed Scott R. Polino as Detective
• Approved award of bid for custodial supplies for 2023-2025
• Approved sale of 2289 Genesee Street
• Approved notice of hearing for demolition of 34 Virginia Road
• Authorized multiple bids for snow removal, grass cutting, and property board-ups

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss two items: Building & Plumbing and Neighborhood Preservation Operations, and Town Hall/Alexander Center Offices and Elevator. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Building & Plumbing and Neighborhood Preservation Operations
• Discussion of Town Hall/Alexander Center Offices and Elevator

The Town Board conducted a work session featuring discussions on building and plumbing operations and Town Hall elevator offices. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is considering a zoning change request for properties at 2715 and 2725 Union Road, from General Commercial (CM) to Motor Services (MS), to allow development of a vehicle wash station. The board will recommend approval, denial, or table the item. The SEQR comment period expires December 12, 2022.

• Zoning change request: CM to MS for 2715 & 2725 Union Road
• Proposed use: vehicle wash services station
• Applicant: Hopkins, Sorgi, PLLC for Splash Car Wash
• SEQR comment deadline: 12/12/2022

The Planning Board recommended a zoning reclassification for properties at 2715 and 2725 Union Road from CM to MS. This change is intended to allow for a vehicle wash service station, subject to specific prohibitions.

• Recommended zoning change from CM to MS for 2715 & 2725 Union Road (4-0), prohibiting motor fuel dispensing, collision shop activities, and used car sales

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski, is holding a regular meeting on December 7, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. in Room 208 of Town Hall. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and location details, with no listed discussion items or decisions.

• Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 7:00 P.M.
• Location: Cheektowaga Town Hall, Room 208, 3301 Broadway Street
• Committee chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski

The committee approved the minutes from the November meeting. Members discussed Veterans Day activities and noted a $5,000,000 New York State grant for Veteran Post restoration. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved November meeting minutes

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

This is a notice for a Conservation Advisory Council regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the 40 & 8 room at Cheektowaga Town Hall. The agenda contains only procedural call-to-meeting information and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting date: December 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
• Location: 40 & 8 room, Cheektowaga Town Hall, 3301 Broadway Street

The committee approved the minutes from the November meeting. Members discussed Veterans Day activities and noted a $5,000,000 New York State allotment for Veteran Post restoration grants with a March 31, 2023 deadline.

• Approved November meeting minutes
• Scheduled future meetings for the 1st Wednesday of the month

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing five projects under the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process, each with an expired comment period. The committee will decide whether to recommend approval, denial, or table each item. All items are old business; no new business is listed.

• 6386 Transit: rezone 4.65 acres from C-Retail to MS-Motor Services for new car sales only
• 3459 Harlem Road: change of use to cultural/religious center with increased paved surface
• 555 Como Park Blvd: 5,568 sq ft parking lot expansion adding 9 spaces
• 580 Dick Road: demolish service station, build 5,905 sq ft station and 2,000 sq ft convenience store
• 465 French Road: interior renovation, drive-thru bump-out, walk-in cooler, parking reconfiguration

The committee recommended approval for the project at 465 French Road, provided the owner seeks a Special Use Permit for a historic drive-thru. Four other projects were tabled pending further documentation, hearings, or board decisions.

• Recommended approval for 465 French Road (4-0)
• Tabled 6386 Transit / Northtown Automotive (4-0)
• Tabled 3459 Harlem Road (4-0)
• Tabled 555 Como Park Blvd. (3-0)
• Tabled 580 Dick Road (3-0)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss two items: the type of mulch used at commercial developments, raised by Councilmember Nowak, and the potential use of ARP funds to purchase a fire suppressant device for electric car fires for fire companies, also raised by Councilmember Nowak. No resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion on type of mulch used at commercial developments
• Discussion on using ARP funds to purchase one fire suppressant device for electric car fires for fire companies

The Board discussed the type of mulch used at commercial developments and the use of ARP funds to purchase a fire suppressant device for electric car fires. No formal resolutions were voted on during the session.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda with resolutions including fund transfers, approval of $1,296,483.28 in warrants, SEQR determinations for two park projects, and several IT and infrastructure contracts. The board will also authorize bids for highway equipment and approve professional services for bridge evaluation.

• Approval of $1,296,483.28 in vouchers and warrants across multiple funds
• SEQR Type II determination for Neil Bateman Veterans Memorial in Knob Hill Park
• SEQR Type II determination for converting three tennis courts to pickleball in Town Park
• Notice to bidders for two hydraulically operated material spreaders (Bid# 2022-48)
• Retain Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for McNaughton Avenue Bridge evaluation up to $12,700

The Town Board approved a consent agenda containing 15 resolutions and the November 10 meeting minutes. The board also unanimously approved amended minutes for November 9 to include the Supervisor's comments.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolutions 2022-649 through 2022-663
• Approved SEQR Determination for Knob Hill Park - Neil Bateman Veterans Memorial Project
• Approved SEQR Determination for Town Park Tennis Court Conversion Project
• Approved Notice to Bidders for two hydraulically operated hopper type material spreaders
• Approved purchase of computer equipment
• Approved Annual Airwatch Mobile Device Management License Maintenance Renewal
• Approved Disaster Recovery Offsite Backup
• Approved transfer of underground wiring ownership for Wallace Avenue street lights to NYSEG

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on November 16, 2022, and considered three area variance applications. The board voted to grant all three variances, covering a residential driveway extension and two commercial sign packages. The decisions are pending until building permits are obtained.

• Granted 2.5-foot driveway setback variance to Bruce & Chuki Naylor at 342 Burke Drive (4-1 vote)
• Granted 116 sq ft sign variance to Thomas Morgan/Deborah A. Yost at 1685 Walden Avenue (5-0 vote)
• Granted two wall signs (327 and 300.52 sq ft) to Floor and Decor Outlets at 0(400) Thruway Plaza Drive (5-0 vote)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three area variances. These included a residential driveway setback reduction and two requests for commercial signs exceeding local square footage limits.

• Granted driveway setback variance to 2.5 feet for 342 Burke Drive (4-1)
• Granted sign square footage variance for 1685 Walden Avenue (Unanimous)
• Granted two wall sign variances for 0(400) Thruway Plaza Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business regarding Jessica Lane and old business items at 100 McKesson Parkway, Old Union Road, Amherst Villa Drive, and 6386 Transit Road. The agenda lists these items without details, so the specific actions or recommendations are not specified.

• New business: Jessica Lane
• Old business: 100 McKesson Parkway
• Old business: Old Union Road
• Old business: Amherst Villa Drive
• Old business: 6386 Transit Road

The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed requests for speed humps and street name changes. It recommended a supplementary sign for Amherst Villa Drive to the Town Board and noted that the Highway Department will install "Deaf Person Area" signs on Old Union Road.

• Recommended supplementary sign for Amherst Villa Drive to Town Board
• Advised resident to take Jessica Lane speed hump request to Town Board
• Highway Department to install "Deaf Person Area" signs on Old Union Road
• Requested legible site plan for 100 McKesson Parkway
• Requested updated site plan for 6386 Transit Road

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will consider several site plans and rezoning requests, including a rezone of 4.65 acres at 6386 Transit for new car sales, a change of use at 3459 Harlem to a cultural and religious center, and a parking lot expansion at 555 Como Park Blvd. New business includes a storage facility addition at 4455 Genesee, demolition and new construction of a service station and convenience store at 580 Dick Road, and an interior renovation with drive-thru at 465 French Road. The board will vote to recommend approval, denial, or table each item.

• Rezone 4.65 acres at 6386 Transit from C-Retail to MS-Motor Services, conditional on new car sales only
• Change of use at 3459 Harlem from lawn mower sales to cultural and religious center
• Parking lot expansion of 5,568 sq ft (9 spaces) at 555 Como Park Blvd
• Demolition and new 5,905 sq ft service station plus 2,000 sq ft convenience store at 580 Dick Road
• Interior renovation and drive-thru bump-out at 465 French Road

The Planning Board recommended a zoning change for a property on Transit Road and approved two site plans for parking and storage expansions. Two items were pulled from the agenda and one renovation project was tabled.

• Recommended to Town Board rezoning 4.65 acres at 6386 Transit Road from C-Retail Business District to MS – Motor Services (5-0)
• Approved site plan for parking lot extension at 555 Como Park Blvd. contingent on EAC changes (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 3,630 sq ft addition to storage facility at 4455 Genesee Street (5-0)
• Tabled interior renovation at 465 French Road pending EAC input on drive-through car queuing (5-0)
• Pulled from agenda: change of use at 3459 Harlem Road
• Pulled from agenda: demolition at 580 Dick Road

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including the appointment of Brian P. Horsmon as Coordinator of Employee Relations, modifications to the 2023 preliminary budget, adoption of the 2023 ad valorem and benefit basis budgets, and adoption of procedures for videoconferencing meetings. The meeting includes a discussion item on a particular person's appointment and a resolution from the table.

• Appointment of Brian P. Horsmon as Coordinator of Employee Relations at $115,000 annual salary, effective November 21, 2022, with residency requirement exemption
• Modify 2023 preliminary budget: +$80,000 for Building Inspector Payroll, offset by appropriated fund balance
• Adopt 2023 Ad Valorem Budget: appropriations $83,435,199, tax levy $56,745,479
• Adopt 2023 Benefit Basis Budget: appropriations $15,242,145, tax levy $13,797,426
• Adopt procedures for member and public attendance via videoconferencing under extraordinary circumstances

The Board approved the 2023 Ad Valorem and Benefit Basis budgets and modified the 2023 preliminary budget. Additionally, the Board adopted procedures for member and public attendance at video conferencing meetings.

• Approved appointment of Brian P. Horsmon as Coordinator of Employee Relations (Resolution 2022-623)
• Approved modification of Preliminary Budget for 2023 (Resolution 2022-628)
• Adopted Ad Valorem Budget for 2023 (Resolution 2022-629)
• Adopted Benefit Basis Budget for 2023 (Resolution 2022-630)
• Adopted procedures for member and public attendance at video conferencing meetings (Resolution 2022-648)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement for the Haskell-Stovroff Apartments, AMR ambulance response times, remote equipment for building/plumbing/housing inspections, and financing for LED streetlight conversion. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Proposed PILOT for Haskell-Stovroff Apartments
• AMR response times discussion
• Remote equipment for Building, Plumbing and Housing
• LED streetlight conversion financing

The Town Board conducted a work session featuring discussions on AMR response times, remote equipment for building and housing, and LED streetlight conversion financing. No substantive resolutions were passed during the meeting.

• Entered Executive Session at 5:07 PM to discuss attorney-client privilege and employment history
• Exited Executive Session at 5:59 PM
• Resolution 2022-632 was pulled

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to adopt the 2023 town budget, including a $56.7 million tax levy, and to handle several appointments, purchases, and other routine items. The agenda includes public hearings on demolishing a house and on video-conferencing meeting procedures, plus a consent agenda with various resolutions.

• Adopt 2023 ad valorem budget: $83.4M appropriations, $56.7M tax levy
• Adopt 2023 benefit basis budget: $15.2M appropriations, $13.8M tax levy
• Appoint Brian P. Horsmon as Coordinator of Employee Relations at $115,000/year
• Promote Anthony J. DeVincentis and Michael F. Menth to Detective in Police Department
• Approve $9.43M in warrants and vouchers

The Town Board approved several personnel appointments and a series of administrative resolutions via a consent agenda. Two public hearings were closed with decisions reserved. A vote to move the appointment of Brian P. Horsmon from the table was defeated 1-4.

• Appointed Anthony J. DeVincentis as Detective (Resolution 2022-624)
• Appointed Michael F. Menth as Detective (Resolution 2022-625)
• Closed public hearing on demolition of 23 Toelsin Road (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on video conferencing attendance procedures (Unanimous)
• Defeated vote to move appointment of Brian P. Horsmon from the table (1-4)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 2022-626 through 2022-646
• Appointed Krystle Feind as Director of Recreation II (Resolution 2022-644)
• Appointed Tammy M. Forster as Records Inventory Clerk (Resolution 2022-647)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) for the Haskell-Stovroff Apartments, AMR response times, remote equipment for building/plumbing/housing, and LED streetlight conversion financing. No formal resolutions are listed; the agenda is primarily for discussion.

• Proposed PILOT for Haskell-Stovroff Apartments
• AMR response times discussion
• Remote equipment for building, plumbing, and housing
• LED streetlight conversion financing

The Town Board held a work session to discuss AMR response times, remote equipment for building and housing, and LED streetlight conversion financing. No substantive resolutions were passed during the meeting.

• Entered Executive Session at 5:07 PM to discuss attorney-client privilege and employment history
• Exited Executive Session at 5:59 PM
• Resolution 2022-632 was pulled

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to meeting, date/time/location) with no listed discussion or action items.

The committee discussed schedules for Veterans Day ceremonies and local post activities. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Board - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Cheektowaga Town Board, convened primarily for an executive session to discuss matters related to the appointment of a particular person. The agenda includes only the pledge, call to order, executive session, and adjournment, with no other business items listed.

• Executive session to discuss matters leading to the appointment of a particular person

The Town Board held a special meeting to appoint a new staff member. Resolution 2022-623 was passed to appoint Brian P. Horsmon as the Coordinator of Employee Relations.

• Approved Resolution 2022-623: Appointment of Brian P. Horsmon as Coordinator of Employee Relations (Non Competitive/Permanent)

Board - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Cheektowaga Town Board, consisting primarily of an executive session to discuss matters related to the appointment of a particular person. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss appointment of a particular person

The Town Board entered an executive session to discuss the appointment of a particular person. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Entered executive session at 4:03 PM to discuss a personnel appointment
• Exited executive session at 7:35 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a regular meeting with four public hearings: the FY 2023 Annual Plan for Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs, a Phase 2 rezoning at 6386 Transit, the 2023 Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget, and the 2023 Benefit Basis Budget. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes fund transfers, warrants, and several resolutions, including a call for a public hearing on video conferencing procedures and a demolition notice for 23 Toelsin Road.

• Public hearing on FY 2023 Annual Plan for CDBG and HOME Programs
• Public hearing on Phase 2 rezoning at 6386 Transit
• Public hearings on 2023 Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget and Benefit Basis Budget
• Resolution 2022-580: Transfer $13,590 from CDBG Rehab Delivery Costs to Police Foot Patrols
• Resolution 2022-583: Notice of hearing for demolition of 23 Toelsin Road

The Town Board closed four public hearings regarding the FY 2023 Annual Plan, 6386 Transit rezoning, and the 2023 Preliminary Ad Valorem and Benefit Basis budgets. The board also approved a consent agenda containing 36 resolutions and passed six additional resolutions via suspension of rules.

• Closed public hearing for FY 2023 Annual Plan (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 6386 Transit: Phase 2 Rezoning (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 2023 Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 2023 Benefit Basis Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes of Oct 11, 2022 and Resolutions 2022-580 through 2022-616
• Approved Resolution 2022-617: Transfer of Heather M. Kleinfelder to Clerk Typist
• Approved Resolution 2022-618: Appointment of Kyle Zawadzki as Sewer Maintenance Worker
• Approved Resolution 2022-619: Appointment of Zachary Sabato as Assistant Code Enforcement Officer

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a conversation about LED streetlights, a homestead tax proposal, the 2023 budget for courts, and two proposed commercial developments: a West Herr dealership and a car wash at 2715 Union Rd. No formal resolutions are listed; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• LED streetlight conversation with Bowen, Piwowarski, Bielefeld, and Wendel
• Homestead tax discussion led by Councilmember Nowak
• 2023 court budget with Judges Speyer and Stevens
• Proposed West Herr dealership
• Proposed car wash at 2715 Union Rd.

The Town Board held a work session to discuss the 2023 court budget, tax matters, and two proposed business developments. The board removed one resolution from the agenda and corrected the public hearing locations for two others.

• Removed Resolution 2022-602 from agenda
• Corrected public hearing location on Resolutions 2022-582 and 2022-583

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on October 19, 2022, and voted on several area variance requests. The board approved a special-use permit for the continuation of non-conforming commercial uses at 700-704 Beach Road, and approved variances for a backup generator at 4732 Union Road. The board also considered a driveway enlargement request at 34 Seminole Parkway and other new items.

• Approved special-use permit for 700-704 Beach Road to continue health services and retail/office space in R-Residential District (5-0 vote)
• Approved variances for emergency backup generator placement at 4732 Union Road, with condition of white fencing (5-0 vote)
• Heard request for driveway enlargement and replacement at 34 Seminole Parkway
• Heard request for variances at 624 Mount Vernon Road
• Heard request for variances at 3459 Harlem Road and 555 Como Park Boulevard

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted all six area variance requests on the agenda, including a 4-1 approval for the Cheektowaga Islamic Cultural Center to expand parking and maintain paved surfaces. Other approvals included variances for a generator placement, driveway expansions, and a non-conforming use continuation at 700-704 Beach Rd. All votes were unanimous except the Islamic center item.

• Granted continuation of non-conforming health services/office use at 700-704 Beach Rd (5-0)
• Granted variance for emergency generator placement at 4732 Union Rd (5-0)
• Granted driveway expansion at 34 Seminole Pkwy (5-0)
• Granted driveway expansion at 624 Mount Vernon Rd (5-0)
• Granted parking expansion and paved surface variances for Cheektowaga Islamic Cultural Center at 3459 Harlem Rd (4-1)
• Granted parking lot expansion for Kaleidoscope of WNY at 555 Como Park Blvd (5-0)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss traffic safety concerns at several specific locations. The agenda lists five new business items and five old business items, likely involving traffic studies or requests for safety improvements. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• New business: 8 George Urban Blvd, 413 Huxley Drive, 580 Dick Road, 465 French Road, 4455 Genesee Street
• Old business: 100 McKesson Parkway, Old Union Road, Straley Avenue, 6386 Transit Road
• Crosswalks at Roycroft & Huth

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission met on October 18, 2022, with two members present. They reviewed several traffic-related requests, including speed bumps, parking, and speeding complaints. The Commission will recommend a supplementary street sign for Amherst Villa Drive to honor Mercy Flight's late founder. No formal votes were recorded; items were discussed and referred for further action.

• Reviewed request for speed bumps on Cleveland Drive; requester not present.
• Referred parking complaint at 8 George Urban Blvd to Police Department for enforcement.
• Noted speeding complaint at 413 Huxley Drive as common; no action taken.
• Found no TSC concerns for project at 580 Dick Road.
• Found insufficient drive-through queueing at 465 French Road; applicant to seek relief from Town Board.
• Had no comments for project at 4455 Genesee Street (Calspan).
• Will recommend a supplementary street sign for Amherst Villa Drive to the Town Board.
• Noted truck traffic concerns on Gruner Road; patrols assigned to monitor.

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss traffic safety concerns at several specific locations. The agenda includes five new business items and five old business items, likely involving traffic studies or safety improvements. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• 8 George Urban Blvd
• 413 Huxley Drive
• 580 Dick Road
• 465 French Road
• 4455 Genesee Street

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review several site plans and rezoning requests. Old business includes a rezone at 6386 Transit, a change of use at 3459 Harlem, and a parking lot expansion at 555 Como Park Blvd. New business includes a storage addition at 4455 Genesee, a new service station at 580 Dick Road, and a drive-thru renovation at 465 French Road. The board will make recommendations on these items.

• Rezone 4.65 acres at 6386 Transit from C-Retail to MS-Motor Services, conditioned on new car sales only
• Change of use at 3459 Harlem from lawn mower sales to cultural/religious center with increased paving
• Parking lot expansion at 555 Como Park Blvd: 5,568 sq ft, 9 new spaces
• New service station and convenience store at 580 Dick Road: 5,905 sq ft station, 2,000 sq ft retail
• Drive-thru and expansion at 465 French Road, including walk-in cooler and parking reconfiguration

The Cheektowaga Planning Board voted unanimously to table all six items on the October 13, 2022 agenda, including a site use change at 3459 Harlem Road, a parking lot expansion at 555 Como Park Blvd., and a demolition and new construction at 580 Dick Road. No applications were approved or denied; each was postponed pending further review or applicant action.

• Tabled 6386 Transit – Hopkins, Sorgi, PLLC (4-0) pending November appearance
• Tabled 3459 Harlem Road – Anthony O. James (4-0) pending October ZBA ruling
• Tabled 555 Como Park Blvd. – Dan Britzzalaro (4-0) pending October ZBA ruling
• Tabled 4455 Genesee Street – Calspan (4-0) because applicant did not appear
• Tabled 580 Dick Road – demolition and new construction (4-0) pending end of SEQRA period
• Tabled 465 French Road – interior renovation (4-0) pending end of SEQRA period

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including appointing a new police sergeant and public safety dispatcher, awarding bids for two new garbage trucks and tree planting, and calling public hearings on a rezoning and the 2023 community development plan. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a consent agenda with routine items like fund transfers and warrant approvals.

• Resolution 2022-545: Appoint Brendan E. Tomasulo as Police Sergeant, effective Oct 12, 2022
• Resolution 2022-546: Appoint Ryan Skowron as Public Safety Dispatcher, effective Oct 17, 2022
• Resolution 2022-549: Award $531,736 bid to Fleet Maintenance Inc. for two 2023 refuse packer trucks
• Resolution 2022-550: Award $90,925 bid to Diversified Landscape Construction for tree installation
• Resolution 2022-552: Call public hearing for Oct 25 on rezoning 4.65 acres at 6386 Transit Road from C-Retail to MS-Motor Service

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved a rezoning at 100 McKesson Parkway (Resolution 2022-554) after a public hearing on a special use permit for 1460 French Road was closed with no comments and decision reserved. The board also approved a consent agenda containing 27 items, including bids, appointments, and agreements, and added six resolutions via suspension of rules, including a call for public hearings on the 2023 budgets and support for a community benefits agreement for the new Buffalo Bills stadium.

• Approved rezoning at 100 McKesson Parkway (Resolution 2022-554)
• Closed public hearing for special use permit at 1460 French Road, decision reserved
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of September 27, 2022 and Resolutions 2022-547 through 2022-573
• Approved appointment of Brendan E. Tomasulo as Police Sergeant (Resolution 2022-545)
• Approved appointment of Ryan Skowron as Public Safety Dispatcher (Resolution 2022-546)
• Approved suspension of rules to include Resolutions 2022-574 through 2022-579
• Approved call for public hearing on 2023 Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget (Resolution 2022-574)
• Approved support for community benefits agreement for new Buffalo Bills stadium (Resolution 2022-579)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including LED energy solutions, Packer truck bids, a homestead tax proposal, a proposed West Herr dealership, and a proposed car wash at 2715 Union. These are discussion items only; no formal resolutions are listed on the agenda.

• LED Energy Solutions discussion led by Councilmember Brian Nowak
• Packer Truck Bids presented by Kevin Gozdziak, Scott Kowal, Mark Bielefeld
• Homestead Tax proposal by Councilmember Brian Nowak
• Proposed West Herr Dealership presented by Sean Hopkins
• Proposed car wash at 2715 Union presented by Sean Hopkins

The board held a work session with discussions on LED energy solutions, packer truck bids, and a homestead tax item, all moved to October 25, 2022. A resolution was amended to replace a 32-cubic-yard packer with a 28-cubic-yard unit and adjust the cost from $531,736 to $530,114. Two executive sessions were held for labor negotiations and hiring of a corporation. No votes were taken on the discussion items.

• Amended Resolution: Replaced 32-cubic-yard packer with 28-cubic-yard, cost changed from $531,736 to $530,114
• Executive session held to discuss TCEA negotiations (5:05 PM - 5:59 PM)
• Executive session held to discuss hiring of a particular corporation (6:39 PM - 7:00 PM)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting on October 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the First Floor Council Chambers of Town Hall. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and no specific items for discussion or decision.

The Conservation Advisory Council introduced prospective new member C. Sandy Przybylak and discussed duties. A resolution will be prepared for Town Board approval at the October 25, 2022 meeting. Members also requested that Councilmember Linda Hammer ask the Town Board to approve planting a tree on Town property in memory of late Chairperson Fred Beaman. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Introduced prospective new member C. Sandy Przybylak; resolution to be prepared for Town Board approval at October 25, 2022 meeting
• Requested Councilmember Linda Hammer to ask Town Board to approve planting a tree on Town property in memory of late Chairperson Fred Beaman

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee is holding its regular meeting on October 5, 2022, at the Frank L. Gierlach Post in Sloan. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and location details, with no listed agenda items.

• Meeting location: Frank L. Gierlach Post, 50 Gates Street, Sloan

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing two items under new business, both with SEQR comment periods expiring on September 10, 2022. The committee will consider recommending approval, denial, or tabling for each item. No other new business is listed.

• 3459 Harlem Rd.: change of use from lawn mower sale/service to cultural and religious center, with increased paved surface for maximum parking spaces
• 555 Como Park Blvd.: proposed 5,568 sq ft parking lot expansion on west end, adding 9 new spaces

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss two items: a presentation by Envision Benefits Group with Kristin Devereaux, and a discussion on a sanitation packer truck with Mark Bielefeld. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion with Envision Benefits Group (Kristin Devereaux)
• Discussion on sanitation packer truck (Mark Bielefeld)

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session with presentations from Envision Benefits Group and on a sanitation packer truck, but took no formal votes on any agenda items. The board entered executive session twice, first for a personnel matter and later for collective negotiations and property acquisition. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions or resolutions being approved.

• Entered executive session for personnel appointment (5:02 PM, unanimous)
• Exited executive session (5:11 PM, unanimous)
• Entered executive session for TCEA collective negotiations and property acquisition (6:01 PM, unanimous)
• Exited executive session (6:58 PM, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (6:59 PM, unanimous)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including police personnel changes, a $200,000 increase in HOME funds for an affordable housing project, and a rezoning request. The agenda also includes public hearings, a consent agenda with routine approvals, and various administrative items.

• Demotion of Police Sergeant Mark Fatta to Police Officer, effective September 27, 2022
• Promotion of Police Officer Mark Fatta to Detective, effective September 28, 2022
• Promotion of Police Officer Sydney Dedline to Police Sergeant, effective September 28, 2022
• Amendment to agreement with Angela's House LLC adding $200,000 in HOME funds for 600 Doat Street project
• Public hearing on rezoning 100 McKesson Parkway from C- Retail Business District to RA- Apartment District

The Town Board closed the public hearing for rezoning 100 McKesson Parkway from C-Retail Business to RA-Apartment District, reserving a decision. The board also approved a consent agenda covering 20 items, including personnel actions, fund transfers, and agreements. Two additional resolutions were added by suspending rules: authorizing NYSEG to relocate a streetlight and retaining outside counsel for property matters.

• Closed public hearing for rezoning 100 McKesson Parkway (unanimous), decision reserved
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of Sept. 13, 2022 and Resolutions 2022-523 through 2022-542 (unanimous)
• Suspended rules to add Resolution 2022-543 authorizing NYSEG streetlight relocation (unanimous)
• Suspended rules to add Resolution 2022-544 authorizing outside counsel for property matters (unanimous)
• Approved demotion of Police Sergeant Mark Fatta to Police Officer (Resolution 2022-520)
• Approved appointment of Mark Fatta as Detective (Resolution 2022-521)
• Approved appointment of Sydney Dedline as Police Sergeant (Resolution 2022-522)
• Closed public hearing for Amherst-Cheektowaga-Tonawanda HOME Consortium draft HOME-ARP plan (unanimous), decision reserved

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to review seven applications, mostly for area variances. The board will decide on requests involving sign size, hot tub placement, driveway enlargements, a garage addition, and a temporary permit for firearm sales from a residence. All decisions are listed as pending.

• Temporary permit for firearm sales at 1570 Kensington Ave (ZBA-2022-48)
• Area variance for sign exceeding 16 sq ft limit at 6386 Transit Road (ZBA-2022-46)
• Area variance for hot tub 3 ft from lot line at 154 Como Park Blvd (ZBA-2022-47)
• Area variances for driveway enlargements at 137 and 148 Yeager Dr (ZBA-2022-49, 50)
• Area variance for garage addition exceeding 750 sq ft accessory limit at 263 S Roycroft Blvd (ZBA-2022-51)

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals approved six area variances and a temporary permit, all unanimously, and tabled one request for continuation of non-conforming uses at 700-704 Beach Rd. Decisions included allowing a 93 sq ft sign at 6386 Transit Road, a hot tub 3 ft from the lot line at 154 Como Park Blvd, a two-year temporary permit for firearm sales at 1570 Kensington Ave, and driveway expansions at 137 and 148 Yeager Dr. A 400 sq ft garage addition at 263 S Roycroft Blvd was also granted.

• Granted area variance for 93 sq ft total signage at 6386 Transit Road (5-0)
• Granted area variance for hot tub 3 ft from lot line at 154 Como Park Blvd (5-0)
• Granted two-year temporary permit for firearm sales at 1570 Kensington Ave (5-0)
• Granted 10 ft driveway expansion at 137 Yeager Dr (5-0)
• Granted 10 ft driveway expansion at 148 Yeager Dr (5-0)
• Granted 400 sq ft garage addition at 263 S Roycroft Blvd (5-0)
• Tabled continuation of non-conforming uses at 700-704 Beach Rd (5-0)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss traffic safety issues, including new business at 6386 Transit Road and 555 Como Park Blvd., and old business at several other locations. The agenda lists only addresses and street names, with no details on specific actions or proposals.

• New business: 6386 Transit Road
• New business: 555 Como Park Blvd.
• Old business: Rowley Hollow
• Old business: 100 McKesson Parkway
• Old business: Old Union Road, Straley Avenue, E. Delavan & Andrews

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee is holding a regular meeting on September 15, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and provides no specific items for discussion or decision.

Board - Work Session

This is a procedural work session agenda with no listed resolutions, discussion items, or public hearings. The board will meet, possibly enter executive session if needed, and adjourn.

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session that consisted primarily of entering executive session to discuss TCEA collective negotiations, the proposed sale of real property, and employment history of a particular corporation. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the board voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:02 PM.

• Approved motion to enter executive session at 5:15 PM to discuss TCEA collective negotiations, proposed sale of real property, and employment history of a particular corporation.
• Approved motion to exit executive session at 7:01 PM.
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 7:02 PM; all in favor, motion carried.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is considering several resolutions including a wireless facility lease near Clinton Street and a logistics center redevelopment at 2450 Walden. Additional items include fund transfers, the sale of vacant land on Walden Avenue, and a call for a public hearing regarding federal community development funds.

• Lease agreement with Verizon Wireless for a 75-foot monopole tower near 2300 Clinton Street
• Site plan approval for a 62,218 square-foot shipping and storage center at 2450 Walden
• Sale of 1097 & 1105 Walden Avenue to Niagara Holdings, LLC for $12,000.00
• Public hearing call for the use of $3,413,700 in HOME-American Rescue Plan funds
• Transfer of funds involving Contracted Appraisals and Disaster Preparedness accounts

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved a consent agenda containing 27 resolutions, including adoption of local laws for tax exemptions for seniors and persons with disabilities, a lease agreement with Verizon Wireless, and a site plan for 2450 Walden. A separate resolution authorized a PILOT agreement for a school resource officer with Maryvale Union Free School District. The board also appointed an assistant code enforcement officer.

• Approved consent agenda with 27 resolutions (unanimous)
• Adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2022 - tax exemption for persons with disabilities and limited incomes
• Adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2022 - tax exemption for senior citizens
• Approved lease agreement with Verizon Wireless for cell site
• Approved site plan for 2450 Walden
• Authorized PILOT agreement for school resource officer with Maryvale Union Free School District
• Appointed Suzanne M. Sanscrainte as assistant code enforcement officer
• Approved sale of 1097 & 1105 Walden Avenue

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review four items, including a proposed 340-unit residential building at 100 McKesson Parkway that requires rezoning and variances. The board will also consider a rezone of 4.65 acres at 6386 Transit for new car sales, a change of use at 3459 Harlem to a cultural and religious center, and a parking lot expansion at 555 Como Park Blvd. Each item may be recommended for approval, denial, or tabled.

• 100 McKesson Parkway: 340-unit residential building, rezoning and variances needed
• 6386 Transit: rezone 4.65 acres from C-Retail to MS-Motor Services for new car sales only
• 3459 Harlem: change of use from lawn mower sales/service to cultural and religious center
• 555 Como Park Blvd: 5,568 sq ft parking lot expansion for 9 new spaces

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to recommend that the Town Board rezone 100 McKesson Parkway from C to RA to allow a 340-unit residential building. Three other items were tabled pending the end of their SEQRA review periods: a rezone at 6386 Transit, a site use change at 3459 Harlem Road, and a parking lot expansion at 555 Como Park Blvd.

• Recommended rezoning 100 McKesson Parkway from C to RA for 340-unit residential building (4-0)
• Tabled rezone of 6386 Transit from C to MS for new car sales pending SEQRA period (4-0)
• Tabled site use change at 3459 Harlem Road to increase paved surface pending SEQRA period (4-0)
• Tabled parking lot expansion at 555 Como Park Blvd pending SEQRA period (5-0)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will consider several rezoning and site plan requests, including a 340-unit residential building at 100 McKesson Parkway, a rezone at 6386 Transit, a change of use at 3459 Harlem, and a parking lot expansion at 555 Como Park Blvd. The board will vote to recommend approval, denial, or table each item.

• 100 McKesson Parkway: 340-unit residential building requiring rezoning and variances
• 6386 Transit: rezone 4.65 acres from C-Retail to MS-Motor Services, conditioned on new car sales only
• 3459 Harlem: change of use from lawn mower sales/service to cultural and religious center
• 555 Como Park Blvd: 5,568 sq ft parking lot expansion adding 9 spaces

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to recommend rezoning 100 McKesson Parkway from C to RA for a 340-unit residential building. Three other items were tabled pending the end of the SEQRA period: rezoning 6386 Transit for new car sales, a site use change at 3459 Harlem Road, and a parking lot expansion at 555 Como Park Blvd. The meeting was adjourned after the votes.

• Recommended rezoning 100 McKesson Parkway from C to RA for 340-unit residential development (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 6386 Transit from C to MS for new car sales pending SEQRA period end
• Tabled site use change at 3459 Harlem Road pending SEQRA period end
• Tabled parking lot expansion at 555 Como Park Blvd pending SEQRA period end

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review four development proposals under the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process. For each item, the committee may recommend approval, denial, or table the action. The proposals include a 340-unit residential building, a healthcare center, a cultural and religious center, and a parking lot expansion.

• 100 McKesson Parkway: 340-unit residential building requiring rezoning and variances
• 1593 Walden: 3,300 sq ft healthcare center with setback variance
• 3459 Harlem Rd: change of use to cultural and religious center with increased paved surface
• 555 Como Park Blvd: 5,568 sq ft parking lot expansion adding 9 spaces

Board - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Cheektowaga Town Board, convened primarily to enter an executive session to discuss matters related to the appointment of a particular person. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the session.

• Executive session to discuss appointment of a particular person

The board met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss collective negotiations with the Town of Cheektowaga Employees Association (TCEA) and a personnel appointment. No votes on any substantive matters were taken in open session; the meeting adjourned after the executive session ended.

• Entered executive session at 4:10 PM to discuss TCEA collective negotiations and a personnel appointment (motion by Supervisor Benczkowski, seconded by Councilmember Jasinski).
• Exited executive session at 8:10 PM (motion by Councilmember Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Hammer).
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 PM (motion by Councilmember Jasinski, seconded by Supervisor Benczkowski; all in favor).

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss three items: an update on a town departments study, a fuel tank replacement at Town Park, and an EMS system study. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Update on Town Departments Study with Paul Piwowarski and Mark Bielefeld
• Fuel tank replacement at Town Park with John Ciesielski and Mark Bielefeld
• EMS System Study with Councilmember Adamczyk and Chief Gould

The work session included discussions on a town departments study, fuel tank replacement at Town Park, and an EMS system study. No formal decisions or votes were taken on these items. The board later entered executive session to discuss collective negotiations, real property sale/lease, and personnel matters, then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss TCEA and PBA collective negotiations (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss prospective sale and lease of real property (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss matters leading to discipline of particular persons (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss potential hiring of a particular corporation (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 PM (all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on installing curbing on Bink Street and three local laws, including one on construction in town right-of-ways and two on property tax exemptions. The board will also vote on consent agenda items, including approvals for a proposed Empire One Federal Credit Union branch at 2345 William Street and a Floor & Decor store at Thruway Plaza, as well as approving warrants totaling $1,709,197.23.

• Public hearing: Install curbing along Bink Street
• Public hearing: Local Law Intro 2022-2 regulating construction in town right-of-ways
• Public hearing: Local Law Intro 2022-3 amending property tax exemptions for disabled and limited income persons
• Rezone, special use permit, and site plan approval for Empire One Federal Credit Union at 2345 William Street (3,034 sq ft, drive-through)
• Negative SEQR declaration for Floor & Decor store (approx. 80,000 sq ft) at 0 Thruway Plaza Drive

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved a consent agenda containing 18 resolutions, including rezoning and site plan approvals for a credit union at 2345 William Street, a Floor and Decor store at Thruway Plaza, and a physical rehabilitation facility at 3527 Union Road. Four public hearings were closed unanimously, covering curbing on Bink Street and three local laws on construction regulations and property tax exemptions. The board also entered executive session to discuss collective negotiations, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Closed public hearing on curbing along Bink Street (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Local Law 2022-2 regulating construction in town rights-of-way (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Local Law 2022-3 amending property tax exemptions for disabled and limited-income persons (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Local Law 2022-4 amending town taxation law (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including rezoning and site plan for Empire One Federal Credit Union at 2345 William Street
• Approved site plan for Floor and Decor at 0 Thruway Plaza
• Approved site plan for Buffalo Rehab Group physical rehabilitation facility at 3527 Union Road
• Authorized supervisor to sign agreements for police training center design and town hall generator drawings

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider six variance applications. These include requests for area variances for driveway, porch, garage, and sign changes, a use variance for a shed, and a temporary permit to sell used cars. All decisions are pending as of the agenda.

• Temporary permit for used motor vehicle sales at 3451 Harlem Road
• Area variance for enclosed porch at 348 Cayuga Road
• Area variance for garage height (14 ft wall, 16 ft ridge) and size (768 sq ft) at 65 Bright Street
• Area variance for sign exceeding 16 sq ft limit at 6386 Transit Road
• Area variance for driveway enlargement at 158 Cleveland Drive

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously granted six area and use variances for driveway enlargements, a shed, a porch addition, a temporary permit for used car sales, and a garage. One sign variance request was tabled for more information. All votes were unanimous.

• Granted driveway enlargement variance at 158 Cleveland Drive (5-0)
• Granted shed variance at 19 Midland Drive, modified to 1 foot from property line (5-0)
• Granted enclosed porch addition variance at 348 Cayuga Road (5-0)
• Granted 2-year temporary permit for used car sales at 3451 Harlem Road, with conditions (5-0)
• Granted two driveway enlargement variances at 86 Steven Drive, with 1-foot setback condition (5-0)
• Granted garage height and size variances at 65 Bright Street (5-0)
• Granted driveway and patio variances at 118 N. Seine Drive (5-0)
• Tabled sign variance at 6386 Transit Road for more information (5-0)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review and vote on several development proposals, including a 340-unit residential building, a credit union with drive-thru, a Floor & Decor retail store, a physical rehabilitation facility, and a healthcare center. These are old and new business items, with SEQR comment periods expired for most. The board will recommend approval, denial, or table each item.

• 100 McKesson Parkway: 340-unit residential building, rezoning and variances needed
• 2345 William Street: combine parcels, demolish structure, rezone for credit union with drive-thru
• 0 Thruway Plaza: Floor & Decor retail store, ~79,740 sq ft, site plan approval
• 3527 Union Road: demolish Pizza Hut, build 2,900 sq ft physical rehabilitation facility
• 1593 Walden: redevelop and lot combine for 3,300 sq ft healthcare center, setback variance

The Cheektowaga Planning Board recommended approval of site plans for 2345 William Street, 0 Thruway Plaza, and 3527 Union Road, each contingent on additional engineering recommendations. Two agenda items, 100 McKesson Parkway and 1593 Walden, were dropped from the agenda. The board also voted to suspend reading of the July 14 minutes.

• Recommended site plan for 2345 William Street to Town Board (5-0)
• Recommended site plan for 0 Thruway Plaza to Town Board (5-0)
• Recommended site plan for 3527 Union Road to Town Board (5-0)
• Dropped 100 McKesson Parkway from agenda
• Dropped 1593 Walden from agenda
• Suspended reading of July 14 minutes

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss three items: a property at 6386 Transit related to Northtown Automotive, code enforcement matters, and a presentation on the Floor and Decor project. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of 6386 Transit Northtown Automotive
• Code enforcement discussion with Councilmember Pilarski and Rick Coburn
• Floor and Decor project presentation

The Town Board held a work session with no formal votes or resolutions. They discussed code enforcement, a proposed project at 6386 Transit Road for Northtown Automotive, and a presentation on the Floor and Decor project. Two executive sessions were held, one on a personnel appointment and one on TCEA collective negotiations.

• Entered executive session to discuss appointment of a particular person (5:01 PM)
• Exited executive session at 5:24 PM
• Entered executive session to discuss TCEA collective negotiations (6:12 PM)
• Exited executive session at 6:58 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 PM (all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to approve routine warrants and bids, and to schedule public hearings for August 23, 2022. Hearings will address a proposed local law regulating construction in town rights-of-way, amendments to property tax exemptions for disabled persons and seniors, and a petition to install curbing along Bink Street. The board will also consider rejecting a sanitation truck bid and re-advertising it with different specifications.

• Approving $7,703,210.99 in warrants across all town funds
• Rejecting the sole bid for two 2023 refuse packer trucks to rebid with 28 and 32 cubic yard options
• Awarding $23,299.00 roof replacement contract to Scott Enterprise, Inc. for the Cultural Center at Town Park
• Scheduling public hearing for Bink Street curbing project (max cost $43,611.84) on August 23
• Scheduling public hearings on Local Laws 2022-2 (right-of-way regulation), 2022-3 (disability tax exemption income limits), and 2022-4 (senior tax exemption income limits)

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, including 18 resolutions covering warrants, bid rejections/awards, appointments, and public hearing calls. No separate resolutions were discussed outside the consent agenda. The meeting also included public comments and multiple notices of petition against the town.

• Approved consent agenda with Resolutions 2022-444 through 2022-461 (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for two new refuse packer trucks (Resolution 2022-445)
• Awarded bid for roof replacement at Cultural Center at Cheektowaga Town Park (Resolution 2022-446)
• Awarded bid for Youth & Recreation clothing (Resolution 2022-447)
• Called public hearings for curbing on Bink Street and three local laws (Resolutions 2022-449 through 2022-452)
• Authorized municipal cooperation agreement for sharing attorneys on assessment challenges (Resolution 2022-453)
• Appointed Daniel T. Young as Planner, Anthony S. Lewandowski as General Crew Chief, and Nicolas M. Hofbauer as Motor Equipment Operator (Resolutions 2022-454 through 2022-456)
• Approved hiring/termination of part-time/seasonal employees and Youth & Recreation hires/transfers (Resolutions 2022-457 through 2022-461)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss three items: a property at 6386 Transit Road related to Northtown Automotive, code enforcement matters raised by Councilmember Pilarski and Rick Coburn, and a presentation on a Floor and Decor project. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of 6386 Transit Road (Northtown Automotive)
• Code enforcement discussion led by Councilmember Brian Pilarski and Rick Coburn
• Floor and Decor project presentation

The meeting was a work session with no formal votes or resolutions. The board discussed the 6386 Transit Northtown Automotive project, code enforcement matters, and a Floor and Decor project presentation. Two executive sessions were held, one on a personnel appointment and one on TCEA collective negotiations.

• Entered executive session to discuss appointment of a particular person (motion carried)
• Exited executive session at 5:24 PM
• Entered executive session to discuss TCEA Collective Negotiations (motion carried)
• Exited executive session at 6:58 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 PM (all in favor)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing six development proposals under the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process. The committee will make recommendations on each project, including a 340-unit residential building, a credit union, a telecom tower, a retail space, a rehab facility, and a healthcare center. All SEQR comment periods for the old business items have expired, and the committee is now deciding whether to recommend approval, denial, or tabling.

• 100 McKesson Parkway: 340-unit residential building, rezoning and variances needed
• 2345 William Street: combine parcels, demolish structure, rezone for credit union with drive-thru
• 0 Clinton Street: 79-foot monopole telecom tower with fenced enclosure
• 0 Thruway Plaza: new 79,800 sq ft retail space on undeveloped site
• 3527 Union Road: demolish Pizza Hut, build 2,900 sq ft physical rehab facility

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a new sanitation packer truck, the use of ARPA funds for fire districts, 2023 property assessments, and an update on Cedargrove Park. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion with Erie County Legislator Tim Meyers
• New sanitation packer truck
• Use of ARPA funds for fire districts
• 2023 assessments with Assessor Jill Murphy
• Cedargrove Park meeting update

The Town Board held a work session with no formal votes or resolutions. Discussions included a new sanitation packer truck, use of ARPA funds for fire districts, 2023 assessments, and a Cedargrove Park meeting update. The board entered executive session to discuss employment history and proposed leases, then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss employment history and proposed leases (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 6:51 PM (motion carried)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to decide on several items, including the appointment of six new police officers, a rezoning request, and site plan approvals for two developments. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering fund transfers, warrants, and other routine matters.

• Appointment of six police officers, effective July 27, 2022
• Rezoning of 100 McKesson Parkway from C-Retail to RA-Apartment District
• Site plan approval for 17 residential units at 5030 Genesee
• Site plan approval for 62,218 sq ft logistics center at 2450 Walden
• Transfer of $1,419.76 from CDBG housing rehab to sump pump grant

The Town Board unanimously adjourned the public hearing on rezoning 100 McKesson Parkway from C-Retail to RA-Apartment District to September 27, 2022. The board approved the consent agenda, including appointments, grants, and site plans, and passed several resolutions, including a summer vehicle auction and a police department agreement. No other substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Adjourned rezoning of 100 McKesson Parkway to Sept 27 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions 2022-420 to 2022-437 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2022-441 approving bids for 2022 summer vehicle auction
• Authorized MOU with Office of Real Property Tax Services (2022-438)
• Authorized WQIP grant application documents (2022-439)
• Authorized ARPA subrecipient agreement with Erie County for Police Department (2022-440)
• Approved purchase of additional medical software licenses (2022-442)
• Appointed laborer Robert J. Fargino III to Sanitation Department (2022-443)

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Board of Ethics is meeting to review minutes from its June 13 meeting, examine any late 2022 financial disclosure statements (covering 2021), and prepare a list of names requiring referral to the Town Board. The board will also discuss its present and future composition. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Review of June 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of late 2022 Financial Disclosure Statements (for 2021)
• Prepare list of names for referral to Town Board
• Discussion of board's present and future makeup

The Board of Ethics reviewed returned financial disclosures and identified 12 individuals who still have not replied after initial and follow-up requests. The chairperson will list these names and send them to the Town Board. The board also voted unanimously to retain Nick Brzezniak until he formally files for a Town Board seat, and will follow up on a citizen's request for disclosure copies.

• List of 12 non-compliant individuals to be sent to Town Board by chairperson
• Retained Nick Brzezniak on Board of Ethics (4-0)
• Chairperson to follow up on citizen Gary Borek's request for disclosure copies

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider 11 area variance applications. Two tabled items from Michelle Morales involve driveway and structure setbacks in the Sky Harbor mobile home park. Nine new requests seek relief from zoning rules for driveways, porches, patios, a garage expansion, and a fence. All decisions are listed as pending.

• Michelle Morales: 46 Melody (Sky Harbor) – driveway in front of mobile home and 18-ft structure distance (requires 20 ft)
• Michelle Morales: 43 Harmony (Sky Harbor) – driveway in front of mobile home
• Bryan Naumowicz: 108 Fairvale Drive – garage expansion to 1,325.8 sq ft, side yard setback 1.5 ft, rear yard setback 2.5 ft, height 16 ft
• Frank B Mitri: 103 Denise Drive – 6-ft fence in required open space (limit 3.5 ft)
• Brian M Nowak: 4 Pendennis Place – driveway enlargement 0 ft from property line (requires 5 ft)

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals denied four area variances, including two for Sky Harbor Mobile Home Park (2022-25, 2022-26) and one for a large garage expansion (2022-32), all by 0-5 votes. It granted six variances unanimously, including porch, driveway, patio, and fence requests. Two applications were tabled to August 17, 2022, and one was withdrawn.

• Denied area variance for driveway and structure distance at 46 Melody (0-5)
• Denied area variance for driveway at 43 Harmony (0-5)
• Denied four variances for garage expansion at 108 Fairvale Drive (0-5)
• Granted porch variance at 130 Rossler Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted porch variance at 476 Darwin Drive (unanimous)
• Granted porch with ramp variance at 16 West Melcourt Drive (unanimous)
• Granted driveway enlargement variance at 4 Pendennis Place with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled driveway variance at 158 Cleveland Drive and shed variance at 19 Midland Drive (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss traffic safety matters. New business includes Old Union Road and Straley Avenue, while old business revisits Eggert Road and Wanda & Straley Avenue. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• New business: Old Union Road
• New business: Straley Avenue
• Old business: Eggert Road
• Old business: Wanda & Straley Avenue

The Traffic Safety Commission approved installing a 'No Parking Here to Corner' sign on Wanda Avenue, denied a request for speed bumps on Straley Avenue due to liability policy, and directed the Highway Department to install 'Deaf Person Area' signs on Old Union Road. The commission also advised pursuing removal of a deteriorated flashing signal at E. Delavan and Andrews with the Town Board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 'No Parking Here to Corner' sign at Wanda Avenue (unanimous)
• Denied speed bumps on Straley Avenue due to liability policy
• Directed Highway Department to install 'Deaf Person Area' signs on Old Union Road
• Advised pursuing removal of flashing signal at E. Delavan and Andrews with Town Board
• Directed amendment of Town Ordinance and installation of 'No Parking' signs at Rowley Hollow curve

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review and vote on several development proposals, including a four-building multifamily complex, a warehouse redevelopment, a Verizon cell tower, a Floor & Decor store, and a rehab facility. The board will issue recommendations on each project, with SEQR comment periods already expired.

• 5030 Genesee Street: 20-unit multifamily development in flood plain
• 2450 Walden Avenue: 62,218 SF warehouse redevelopment of former VFW site
• 0 Clinton Street: 75-foot Verizon monopole tower with equipment compound
• Thruway Plaza: 79,740 SF Floor & Decor retail store
• 3527 Union Road: 2,900 SF physical rehab facility replacing Pizza Hut

The Cheektowaga Planning Board recommended site plan approval for 5030 Genesee Street and 2450 Walden Ave., contingent on additional recommendations from the Town Engineering Dept. and Traffic Safety Board, respectively. Two other projects, 0 Clinton Street and 0 Thruway Plaza, were withdrawn or tabled, and 3527 Union Road was tabled pending further information.

• Recommended site plan approval for 5030 Genesee Street (5-0)
• Recommended site plan approval for 2450 Walden Ave. (5-0)
• Withdrawn: 0 Clinton Street – no action taken
• Tabled: 0 Thruway Plaza pending further information (5-0)
• Tabled: 3527 Union Road pending further information (5-0)

Board - Work Session

This is a work session of the Cheektowaga Town Board with no substantive items listed on the agenda. The meeting includes the pledge of allegiance, call to order, and a possible executive session, followed by adjournment. No resolutions, ordinances, or other actionable items are listed.

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on July 12, 2022, with no substantive decisions recorded. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM and adjourned at 5:09 PM with a motion carried unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:09 PM (unanimous)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a rezoning at 100 McKesson Parkway, a proposed rezoning and special use permit at 2345 William Street, and a Verizon wireless facility. The board will also vote on amendments to the Vehicle and Traffic Ordinance, approve warrants totaling $3,484,894.87, and act on multiple resolutions for youth and recreation hiring and transfers.

• Rezoning of 100 McKesson Parkway from C-Retail to RA-Apartment District
• Call for public hearing on rezoning 2345 William Street from R-Residential to C-Retail
• Special use permit for accessory drive-through window at 2345 William Street
• Adopt amendments to Vehicle and Traffic Ordinance adding no-parking on Rowley Hollow
• Warrant approval totaling $3,484,894.87 across all funds

The Town Board held public hearings on several items but made no final decisions on them. The hearing on amendments to the Vehicle and Traffic Ordinance was closed with a decision reserved, as were hearings on rezoning 2345 William Street, a special use permit for a drive-through window, and a Verizon wireless facility. The hearing on rezoning 100 McKesson Parkway was adjourned to July 26, 2022. The board approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for fund transfers, warrants, insurance purchases, and personnel actions.

• Closed public hearing on Vehicle and Traffic Ordinance amendments, decision reserved (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing on rezoning 100 McKesson Parkway to July 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on rezoning 2345 William Street, decision reserved (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on special use permit for drive-through window at 2345 William Street, decision reserved (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Verizon Wireless telecommunication facility special use permit, decision reserved (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of June 29, 2022 and resolutions 2022-406 through 2022-415 (unanimous)
• Approved suspension of rules to add resolutions 2022-416, 2022-417, and 2022-418 (unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

This is a regular Town Board work session agenda for July 12, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural items: pledge, call to order, and adjournment, with no listed resolutions or discussion topics. An executive session may be held if needed.

• No resolution items listed on the agenda
• Possible executive session if needed
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 3301 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY

The meeting was called to order and adjourned with no substantive decisions made. No resolutions or action items were discussed or voted on, aside from the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:09 PM (all in favor)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing seven development projects, all with expired SEQR comment periods. The committee will consider recommending approval, denial, or tabling for each project, which includes a 340-unit multifamily development, a warehouse, a credit union, a cell tower, and retail buildings.

• 5030 Genesee Street: 20-unit multifamily development in a flood plain
• 2450 Walden Avenue: 62,218 sq ft warehouse redevelopment of former VFW site
• 100 McKesson Parkway: 340 attached residential units with zoning change from C to RA
• 2345 William Street: Empire One Credit Union branch requiring rezoning
• 0 Clinton Street: 75' Verizon Wireless monopole tower with special use permit

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several operational and financial topics, including an HVAC update from Wendel, capital projects, LED streetlights from Real Term Energy, and potential ARPA funding for fire districts. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• HVAC update presented by Ray Johnson from Wendel
• Capital projects discussion with Paul Piwowarski and Mark Christel
• LED streetlights proposal from Real Term Energy
• ARPA funding for fire districts raised by Councilmember Brian Nowak

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on June 29, 2022, to discuss four topics: an HVAC update from Wendel, capital projects, LED streetlights from Real Term Energy, and ARPA funding for fire districts. No formal resolutions or decisions were made during the session; it was a discussion-only meeting. The board adjourned at 7:36 PM.

• No formal decisions made; items discussed only

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes a $15.8 million warrant for vouchers and a large transfer of funds across departments. The board will also consider amendments to housing agreements and a resolution to rescind a prior purchase. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Resolution 2022-368: Approves $15,832,231.23 in vouchers and warrants
• Resolution 2022-367: Transfers funds across general, risk, special districts, highway, and part-town funds
• Resolution 2022-371: Adds $129,906.70 in HOME funds for 89 Gardenvale Drive housing project
• Resolution 2022-372: Adds $120,224.70 in HOME funds for 36 Peachrow Lane housing project
• Resolution 2022-369: Rescinds purchase of upgraded video security storage

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, including 36 resolutions and the June 14, 2022 meeting minutes, with all members in favor. Several resolutions were pulled for separate discussion, and three additional resolutions were added under suspension of rules. The board also entered executive session to discuss collective negotiations and personnel matters.

• Approved consent agenda with 36 resolutions and June 14 minutes (all in favor)
• Pulled resolutions 2022-371, 2022-372, 2022-381 for separate discussion
• Removed resolutions 2022-394 through 2022-399 to resolutions
• Approved resolution 2022-371: Amendment to agreement for 89 Gardenvale Drive
• Approved resolution 2022-372: Amendment to agreement for 36 Peachrow Lane
• Approved resolution 2022-381: Adopt policy on Town Board committee assignments
• Approved resolutions 2022-394 to 2022-399: Youth & Recreation transfers and hiring
• Approved resolutions 2022-403 to 2022-405: NYSDEC report, appointment, travel authorization

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss traffic safety matters at five new business locations and five old business locations. The agenda lists specific roads and addresses but provides no details on the nature of the discussions or any proposed actions.

• Peachtree Road
• 2300 Clinton Street
• Thruway Plaza
• 3527 Union Road
• 100 McKesson Parkway

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission reviewed several development projects, including a 340-unit residential project at 100 McKesson Parkway and a new building for Buffalo Rehab Group at 3527 Union Road, with ongoing reviews. It approved a 'No Parking Here to Corner' sign at Wanda Avenue and Straley Avenue, and will install 'No Outlet' signs on Schlenker Avenue. The commission also noted that previously approved 'No Parking' signs at Rowley Hollow will be installed by the Highway Department.

• Approved 'No Parking Here to Corner' sign at Wanda Avenue and Straley Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved installation of 'No Outlet' signs on Schlenker Avenue (unanimous)
• Directed Highway Department to install 'No Parking' signs at Rowley Hollow (unanimous)
• Reviewed 100 McKesson Parkway project, review ongoing (unanimous)
• Reviewed 3527 Union Road project, review ongoing (unanimous)
• No concerns for 2300 Clinton Street wireless telecom (unanimous)
• Reviewed West Thruway Plaza Drive project, no concerns (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider eight area variance applications. All requests are listed as pending, meaning the board has not yet made final decisions. The variances involve property owners seeking exceptions to zoning rules on setbacks, fence heights, and driveway placement.

• John M Leistner Sr, 31 Starwood Drive: addition 14.25 ft from side property line vs required 18 ft
• David Tuczynski, 785 South Huth Rd: driveway 2 ft from property line and garage 3 ft 6 in from property line vs required 5 ft
• Michelle Morales, 46 Melody (Sky Harbor): driveway in front of mobile home and 18 ft between structures vs required 20 ft
• Michelle Morales, 43 Harmony (Sky Harbor): driveway in front of mobile home not permitted
• Delta Sonic Car Wash, 2275-2295 Walden Avenue: 8 ft rear yard fence vs 6 ft max

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted five area variances, denied one, and tabled two for more information. A variance for a building addition at 31 Starwood Drive was granted unanimously, while a variance for a pole barn and driveway at 785 South Huth Rd was denied. Two mobile home park driveway variances were tabled to the July 20 meeting.

• Granted area variance for building addition at 31 Starwood Drive (unanimous)
• Denied variances for pole barn and driveway at 785 South Huth Rd (0-5)
• Tabled variance for driveway at 46 Melody (unanimous, next 7/20/2022)
• Tabled variance for driveway at 43 Harmony (unanimous, next 7/20/2022)
• Granted driveway enlargement variance at 45 Biscayne Drive (5-0)
• Granted 8-ft fence variance at 2275-2295 Walden Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted 6-ft fence variance at 24 Southern Pkwy (unanimous)
• Withdrawn variance at 342 Burke Drive

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss three items: renewing a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement for the Moorman Drive low-income senior apartments, auctioning police and pool cars, and how fire districts might use American Rescue Plan funds. No formal resolutions are listed; these are discussion items only.

• Renewal of PILOT agreement for Moorman Drive Low-Income Senior Apartments
• Auction of police and pool cars
• Discussion of fire districts' use of American Rescue Plan funds

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on June 14, 2022, to discuss three items: renewal of a PILOT agreement for Moorman Drive low-income senior apartments, auctioning police and pool cars, and use of American Rescue Plan funds by fire districts. No formal resolutions were voted on; the board only discussed these topics. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM.

• Discussed renewal of PILOT agreement for Moorman Drive senior apartments
• Discussed auction of police and pool cars
• Discussed fire districts' use of American Rescue Plan funds

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving the sale of surplus motor vehicles, transferring funds, and awarding contracts. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including an intermunicipal agreement with the City of Buffalo for use of the police firing range and a contract for health insurance stop loss coverage.

• Sale of 10 surplus Ford vehicles to Basil Ford and Randy Graczyk, totaling $59,500
• Transfer of $100,000 from NYS AHC revenues to CARES Act Senior Center loans
• Award of $137,591.54 for two 2022 Ford Transit vans with wheelchair conversions to Towne Auto Group
• Authorize intermunicipal agreement with City of Buffalo for use of police firing range
• Approve health insurance stop loss contract with Highmark BlueCross BlueShield at $250,000 deductible

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, including 23 resolutions, and removed Resolution 2022-358 (amendment of hourly wages) for separate action. The board also entered executive session to discuss a possible sale of real property and contractual history.

• Approved consent agenda with 23 resolutions (all in favor)
• Removed Resolution 2022-358 (amendment of hourly wages) from consent agenda
• Entered executive session for possible sale of real property and contractual history
• Adjourned at 8:25 PM

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Board of Ethics is meeting to review minutes from March 28, 2022, and to examine 2022 financial disclosures (covering 2021 information) received so far. They will also prepare a list of letters to send to those who have not responded.

• Review of minutes from March 28, 2022
• Review of 2022 financial disclosures (for 2021 information)
• Prepare list of letters to non-responders

The Board of Ethics met and reviewed the returned 2021 Financial Disclosure Statements. Unopened disclosures were examined, and those needing further attention were set aside; the rest were cross-referenced with the Town Roster and marked complete. The Chairperson will send the Town Board a compilation of roster completion and any deficient disclosures. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Reviewed returned 2021 Financial Disclosure Statements
• Set aside disclosures needing further attention
• Cross-referenced remaining disclosures with Town Roster and marked complete
• Chairperson to send Town Board compilation of roster completion and deficient disclosures

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is reviewing several development proposals, including a 340-unit multifamily residential project at 100 McKesson Parkway that requires a zoning change, a special use permit for a credit union at 2345 William Street, and a Verizon wireless tower near 2300 Clinton Street. The board will also consider site plan approval for an office building at 2210 Old Union Road. Public comment periods for some items have expired.

• 100 McKesson Parkway: 340 attached residential units for lease, zoning change from C to RA, site plan review
• 2345 William Street: Empire One Credit Union branch, special use permit, rezoning of 1491 Harlem Road from R to C
• Clinton Street (SBL 123.28-7-2.1): Verizon Wireless 75' monopole tower plus 4' lightning rod, special use permit
• 2210 Old Union Road Phase II: 3,000 SF two-story office building, site plan approval recommendation

The Cheektowaga Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend site plan approval for Phase II of the DEL Resource project at 2210 Old Union Road, contingent on a tree removal permit and fire hydrant installation. It also recommended scheduling public hearings for rezoning requests at 100 McKesson Parkway (C-Retail to RA-Apartments) and 2345 William Street (R-Residential to C-Retail), a special use permit for a drive-thru addition at 2345 William Street, and a special use permit for a wireless telecommunications facility at 0 Clinton Street. All recommendations were made to the Town Board.

• Recommended site plan approval for Phase II at 2210 Old Union Road (5-0), contingent on tree removal permit and fire hydrant
• Recommended public hearing for rezoning at 100 McKesson Parkway from C-Retail to RA-Apartments (5-0)
• Recommended public hearing for rezoning at 2345 William Street from R-Residential to C-Retail (5-0)
• Recommended public hearing for special use permit for drive-thru addition at 2345 William Street (5-0)
• Recommended public hearing for special use permit for wireless telecom facility at 0 Clinton Street (5-0)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding its regular meeting on June 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the First Floor Council Chambers of Town Hall. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and provides no specific items for discussion or decision.

The Conservation Advisory Council discussed tree removal permits and replacement planting for several development projects, noting that some permits were confirmed or paid. The council identified a need for better follow-up on permit enforcement and tree planting, and tabled a warehouse project on Walden Avenue due to neighborhood opposition.

• Tabled Walden Avenue & Nagel Drive warehouse project (62,208 SF) due to truck access concerns
• Confirmed developer obtained Tree Removal Permit for 6386 Transit Road on May 4, 2022
• Noted 5050 Transit developer paid $500 permit and $1,750 in lieu of trees
• Noted Kenney Carpets agreed to pay $500 permit and replace 10 trees
• Identified need for follow-up on tree planting at 2804 Union Road and 31 Leo Place
• Flagged 2860 Union Road for expired check for Tree Removal Permit

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Committee met on June 1, 2022, and discussed recent and upcoming events. They reviewed the successful Memorial Day ceremony at Nob Hill Park and planned the War of 1812 ceremony, including a lineup and parking area, with refreshments to follow at Donovan Post. The committee also discussed placing Veteran and Flag banners on Harlem Rd. or Union Rd. in the future. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Reviewed Memorial Day ceremony at Nob Hill Park (no vote)
• Planned War of 1812 ceremony at 1:00pm at Cemetery (no vote)
• Discussed future placement of Veteran and Flag banners on Harlem Rd. or Union Rd. (no vote)
• Noted Donovan Post received $500 stipend (no vote)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing six development projects, providing recommendations on SEQR environmental reviews. Items include a 340-unit multifamily housing proposal at 100 McKesson Parkway, a warehouse redevelopment at 2450 Walden Avenue, and a Verizon wireless tower near 2300 Clinton Street. The committee will issue recommendations for approval, denial, or tabling on each project.

• 100 McKesson Parkway: 340 attached residential units for lease, zoning change from C to RA, uses Galleria Mall off-site parking
• 2450 Walden Avenue: Benderson Development, 62,218 sq ft warehouse, demolition of two existing buildings
• 5030 Genesee Street: 20 multifamily units in 4 buildings, within 100-year flood plain
• 2345 William Street: Empire One Credit Union branch, rezoning of 1491 Harlem Road from R to C
• '0' Clinton Street: Verizon Wireless 75' monopole tower plus 4' lightning rod, special use permit

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended the Town Board schedule public hearings for a 340-unit multifamily complex at 100 McKesson Parkway (rezoning from C to RA), a credit union at 2345 William Street (rezoning and special use permit), and a Verizon wireless tower on Clinton Street (special use permit). Two projects were tabled: a 20-unit multifamily dwelling at 5030 Genesee Street and a warehouse at 2450 Walden Avenue. No final approvals were made; all are recommendations.

• Recommended public hearing for rezoning 100 McKesson Parkway from C to RA for 340-unit multifamily complex
• Recommended public hearing for rezoning 2345 William Street from R to C and special use permit for drive-thru
• Recommended public hearing for special use permit for Verizon wireless tower on Clinton Street
• Tabled recommendation for 20-unit multifamily at 5030 Genesee Street
• Tabled recommendation for warehouse at 2450 Walden Avenue
• Noted 2210 Old Union Road project continues site plan approval for Phase II

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss three items: a presentation from NYSEG representatives, commercial property assessments with the Town Assessor, and volunteer recruitment for the 4th of July Parade. The agenda also includes a closed executive session to discuss the employment history of specific persons and two corporations. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion with NYSEG representatives Chris Knospe and Mark Stifter
• Commercial assessments discussion with Town Assessor Jill Murphy
• Volunteers for 4th of July Parade
• Executive session on employment history of particular persons and 2 corporations

The board amended Resolution 2022-313 to remove two funding lines: $12,000 for Support to Cultural Groups and $12,000 for Polish Festival Expenses. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was primarily a work session with discussions on NYSEG, parade volunteers, and commercial assessments.

• Amended Resolution 2022-313 to remove $12,000 for Support to Cultural Groups
• Amended Resolution 2022-313 to remove $12,000 for Polish Festival Expenses

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including approving a special use permit and site plan for a new Taco Bell with a drive-thru at 1685 Walden Avenue, along with a negative environmental declaration. The board will also vote on fund transfers, warrants totaling over $9.3 million, the sale of surplus police and pool vehicles, and a software renewal contract.

• Special use permit and site plan for Taco Bell drive-thru at 1685 Walden Avenue
• Negative SEQR declaration for Taco Bell project at 1685 Walden Avenue
• Warrants totaling $9,356,614.84 across multiple funds
• Sale of 10 surplus Ford vehicles to Basil Ford and Randy Graczyk, totaling $59,500
• Email archive software renewal with Quest Metalogix for $4,858.96

The Town Board approved a consent agenda including a special use permit and site plan for a Taco Bell drive-thru addition at 1685 Walden Avenue, along with a negative SEQR declaration. The board also approved the sale of surplus motor vehicles (Resolution 2022-319) and added two resolutions to waive rules for bidding on refuse packer trucks and appointing a motor equipment operator. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted.

• Approved negative SEQR declaration for 1685 Walden Avenue Taco Bell
• Approved special use permit for accessory drive-through window at 1685 Walden Avenue Taco Bell
• Approved site plan for 1685 Walden Avenue Taco Bell
• Approved sale of surplus motor vehicles (Resolution 2022-319)
• Approved snow and ice removal agreement with Erie County for 2022-2025
• Approved appointment of Jared R. Fedyna as Computer Support Technician
• Approved appointment of Jason M. Rydzynski as Laborer in Facilities Department
• Approved appointment of Jacob A. Koelemeyer as Motor Equipment Operator -B in Highway Department

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals met to consider multiple area variance requests for residential properties. These requests involve deviations from zoning laws regarding signage, driveways, sheds, and fences.

• Area Variance for 465 French Road: proposed 96 square foot sign
• Area Variance for 1578 Kensington Avenue: proposed driveway enlargement
• Area Variance for 1005 Beach Road: proposed shed placement
• Area Variance for 310 Cleveland Drive: proposed 6-foot height fence
• Area Variance for 88 Westchester Drive: proposed 6-foot height fence

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted four area variances and denied one. Approved: a larger freestanding sign at 465 French Road (Dairy Queen), a driveway enlargement at 1578 Kensington Avenue, a 6-foot fence at 310 Cleveland Drive, and a 6-foot fence at 88 Westchester Drive. Denied: a shed placement at 1005 Beach Road. All decisions were unanimous except the denial, which was 0-5.

• Granted sign variance at 465 French Road (Dairy Queen) with conditions (unanimous)
• Granted driveway variance at 1578 Kensington Avenue with taper condition (unanimous)
• Denied shed variance at 1005 Beach Road (0-5)
• Granted fence variance at 310 Cleveland Drive with 45-degree corner condition (unanimous)
• Granted fence variance at 88 Westchester Drive with 45-degree corner condition (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss traffic safety concerns at four new locations and one item carried over from previous business. The agenda lists specific addresses for review, but no details on the nature of the issues or proposed actions are provided in the agenda text.

• 51 Schlenker Ave
• 2345 William Street
• 100 McKesson Parkway
• 154 Cathedral Lane
• 6386 Transit Road (old business)

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission met on May 17, 2022, and approved the installation of 'No Outlet' signs at 51 Schlenker Avenue after a resident request. The commission also discussed speed bump requests for Cathedral Lane, noting police enforcement is ongoing and speed bumps are not within their purview. Site plan reviews for projects at 2345 William Street and 100 McKesson Parkway were discussed, with the latter still ongoing. The commission also addressed the delayed installation of 'No Parking' signs at Rowley Hollow, directing the Highway Department to install them.

• Approved installation of 'No Outlet' signs at 51 Schlenker Avenue
• Discussed speed bump request at 154 Cathedral Lane; no action taken, police enforcement noted
• Reviewed site plan for Empire One Credit Union at 2345 William Street; conditions recommended
• Reviewed 340-unit residential project at 100 McKesson Parkway; review ongoing
• Noted Town Board approved rezoning of 6386 Transit Road on March 8, 2022; site plan revision ongoing
• Directed Highway Department to install 'No Parking' signs at 43 Rowley Hollow Road

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a special meeting on May 12, 2022, primarily to discuss the 2022 property assessments. The agenda includes a public comment period for residents to speak on agenda items, with a 15-minute limit and 3 minutes per speaker. The meeting is procedural and contains no votes or contracts.

• Discussion of 2022 Assessment
• Public comment period (15 min max, 3 min per speaker)

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting on May 12, 2022, primarily to discuss the 2022 assessment with Attorney Maura Seibold and Assessor Jill Murphy. The board extended the public comment period by unanimous vote, heard comments from numerous residents, and adjourned without taking any substantive votes or decisions.

• Extended public comment period (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:15 PM (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board is reviewing a proposal for a Taco Bell restaurant. The project involves subdividing a portion of the Aldi parcel at 1685 Walden Ave to create 1396 Walden Ave and includes a request for a Special Use Permit for a drive-through window.

• Proposed +/- 2,220 square foot Taco Bell at 1685 Walden Ave
• Special Use Permit for a drive-through window and site improvements
• Parcel subdivision of 1685 Walden Ave to establish 1396 Walden Ave

The Cheektowaga Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the site plan for a proposed Taco Bell at 1685 Walden Ave, contingent on approval of a special use permit for a drive-through window. The project involves subdividing part of Aldi's parcel and re-establishing it as 1396 Walden Ave. The board also approved the meeting minutes from April 14, 2022. No new business was discussed.

• Recommended approval of Taco Bell site plan at 1685 Walden Ave, contingent on special use permit (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2022 Planning Board meeting (4-0)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski, is holding a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Gierlach Post, 50 Gates Street (Sloan). The agenda contains only the call to meeting and location details, with no listed agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting date changed to May 11, 2022
• Meeting location: Gierlach Post, 50 Gates Street (Sloan)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a presentation by Endeavor Behavior Health, remodeling of the Town Hall ground level, capital projects, mowing of grass on private property, and an assessment update. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Endeavor Behavior Health presentation by Sarah Bonk
• Remodeling of Town Hall ground level
• Capital projects discussion
• Mowing of grass on private property
• Assessment update by Assessor Jill Murphy

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on May 10, 2022, to discuss several items, including Endeavor Behavior Health, remodeling of Town Hall's ground level, mowing of grass on private property, and an assessment update. No formal decisions were made during the session; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously. A resolution (2022-237) was noted to be amended at the next Town Board meeting due to a councilmember's absence.

• Adjourned work session at 6:52 PM (unanimous)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider a resolution abolishing the Deputy Superintendent of Highways position, effective April 15, 2022, for reasons of economy and efficiency. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a special use permit for an accessory drive-thru at 1685 Walden Avenue, and a consent agenda with multiple resolutions covering contracts, grants, and funding approvals.

• Resolution 2022-237: Abolish Deputy Superintendent of Highways position
• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for accessory drive-thru at 1685 Walden Avenue
• Resolution 2022-296: Award $179,842.72 contract to Toth's Sports/Daktronics for digital sign replacement
• Resolution 2022-297: Approve Axon Master Services Agreement for police equipment, $48,164.53 first year, $783,492.04 amortized through 2027
• Resolution 2022-292: Approve cultural group funding totaling $16,750 for 2022

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a regular meeting on May 10, 2022, and approved the consent agenda containing 23 resolutions (2022-288 through 2022-310), including warrants, fund transfers, agreements, appointments, and travel authorizations. The board also closed a public hearing for a special use permit for an accessory drive-thru at 1685 Walden Avenue, with the decision reserved. Two additional resolutions (2022-311 and 2022-312) were added and approved under suspension of rules, covering a Planning Board appointment and an inter-municipal agreement for a pedestrian safety action plan. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved consent agenda with 23 resolutions (2022-288 to 2022-310) (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for special use permit at 1685 Walden Avenue, decision reserved (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-311: Appointment to the Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-312: Inter-municipal agreement with Erie County for Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a presentation from Endeavor Behavior Health, remodeling of the Town Hall ground level, capital projects, mowing of grass on private property, and an assessment update from the Assessor. This is a discussion session, not a voting meeting, and no formal resolutions are listed.

• Endeavor Behavior Health presentation by Sarah Bonk
• Remodeling of Town Hall ground level
• Capital projects discussion
• Mowing of grass on private property
• Assessment update from Assessor Jill Murphy

The meeting was a work session with no formal votes or decisions; items were discussed only. Topics included Endeavor Behavior Health, remodeling of Town Hall ground level, mowing of grass on private property, and an assessment update. Resolution 2022-237 was noted to be amended at the Town Board meeting due to a councilmember's absence.

• No formal decisions made; work session only
• Resolution 2022-237 to be amended at Town Board meeting (due to Kaminski absence)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended a SEQR negative declaration for the proposed Taco Bell with drive-thru at 1685 Walden Avenue, pending public hearing comments and NYSDOT approval for tree removal. The committee tabled recommendations for a 20-unit multifamily dwelling at 5030 Genesee Street and a warehouse storage project at 2450 Walden Avenue, pending additional information. No new business was discussed.

• Recommended SEQR negative declaration for Taco Bell at 1685 Walden Ave (motion by Rick Coburn, 2nd by Pat Bowen)
• Tabled recommendation for 20-unit multifamily at 5030 Genesee St pending archeological survey and easement verification
• Tabled recommendation for warehouse storage at 2450 Walden Ave pending NYSDOT comments

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider abolishing the Deputy Superintendent of Highways position, approve a $11 million warrant, and decide on several site plans and contracts. The agenda includes public comment and a consent agenda with multiple resolutions.

• Resolution 2022-237: Abolish Deputy Superintendent of Highways, effective April 15, 2022
• Resolution 2022-251: Approve warrants totaling $11,039,275.32
• Resolution 2022-253: Approve site plan for Resurrection Life Church food pantry expansion at 2145 Old Union Road
• Resolution 2022-254: Approve site plan for mixed-use development at 6386 Transit Road (391 residential units, 18,000 sq ft commercial)
• Resolution 2022-256: Award tree removal bid to O'Connell Electric Company for $79,295.36

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, including 35 resolutions covering site plans, bids, appointments, and special events. The board also suspended rules to add two resolutions for surplus vehicle bids and a code enforcement officer appointment. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda and rule suspensions.

• Approved consent agenda with 35 resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 2145 Old Union Road
• Approved site plan for 6386 Transit Road
• Approved site plan for 234 Clover Place
• Awarded bid for town-wide tree removal (Bid #2022-19)
• Rejected bids for ADA elevator and front entrance foyer at Alexander Community Center
• Approved purchase of two Godwin Dri-Prime pumps
• Suspended rules to add Resolution 2022-286 (Notice to Bidders - Surplus Vehicles) and 2022-287 (Appointment of Code Enforcement Officer)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting for a work session. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss employment history and appointments, pending workers' compensation litigation, and the financial history of a particular corporation. No public action items or resolutions are listed for this session.

• Executive session to discuss employment history and appointment of particular persons
• Executive session to discuss pending workers' compensation litigation
• Executive session to discuss financial history of a particular corporation

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on April 26, 2022, and took one substantive action: amending Resolution 2022-253 to require Town Engineer approval of the grading and drainage plan for a site plan. The board also entered executive session to discuss employment, litigation, and financial matters, but no other decisions were made.

• Amended Resolution 2022-253 to add 'subject to approval of the grading and drainage plan by the Town Engineer' (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to hear and vote on multiple area variance and temporary permit applications. The agenda includes a large proposed apartment development at 6386 Transit Road, a temporary auto sales permit on Union Road, and several residential fence, setback, and driveway requests. All listed decisions are marked as pending.

• Area variance for 36-unit apartment buildings at 6386 Transit Road with reduced rear yard setbacks (27.91 ft and 52.75 ft vs. required 151.56 ft)
• Temporary permit for wholesale/retail auto sales (15 vehicles) at 3160-3184 & 3190 Union Road
• Area variance for daycare center at 1571 Harlem Road: reduced setbacks, 14 parking spaces (16 required), reduced landscaping
• Area variance for 8-ft fence at 4800 Transit Road (zoning allows 6 ft)
• Temporary permit for Cinco De Mayo outdoor event at 1402 French Road

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business items, including locations at 1685 and 2450 Walden Avenue and the installation of no littering signs, as well as old business regarding 6386 Transit Road. The agenda is brief and contains no detailed proposals or decisions.

• 1685 Walden Avenue
• 2450 Walden Avenue
• No Littering Signs
• 6386 Transit Road (old business)

The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed two new projects: a Taco Bell at 1685 Walden Avenue and a proposed 62,218 sq ft warehouse at 2450 Walden Avenue. For the Taco Bell, they recommended a sidewalk on the east side of the access road and possibly two order boards. For the warehouse, they recommended pedestrian walkways and no truck traffic on Nagel Drive. They also forwarded a request for 'No Littering' signs on Stradtman and directed the Highway Department to install previously approved 'No Parking' signs at Rowley Hollow. No formal votes were taken; the commission's role is advisory.

• Reviewed Taco Bell at 1685 Walden Avenue; recommended sidewalk and two order boards
• Reviewed warehouse at 2450 Walden Avenue; recommended pedestrian walkways and no truck traffic on Nagel Drive
• Forwarded 'No Littering' sign request on Stradtman to Highway Department
• Directed Highway Department to install 'No Parking' signs at 43 Rowley Hollow Road

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review several site plan applications, including a large apartment complex on Transit Road, a fire hall expansion, a church food pantry expansion, and a new Taco Bell. They will also consider a warehouse redevelopment on Walden Avenue. The board will issue recommendations on these projects.

• 6386 Transit Road: 354 attached residential units for lease and 37 townhouse units for sale, plus commercial frontage
• 234 Clover Place: U-Crest Fire Hall storage building (2,560 SF) with covered patio and driveway expansion
• 2145 Old Union Road: Resurrection Life Church food pantry expansion with three building additions
• 1685 Walden Ave: Proposed Taco Bell (2,220 SF) with drive-through, requiring special use permit
• 2450 Walden Ave: Benderson Development warehouse (62,218 SF) on former VFW site

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss three items: proposed electronic signs for Toth Sports and Paul Piwowarski, next steps for implementing the Comprehensive Plan with Brian Kulpa of CPL, and an update on Independence Day activities and the Polish American Arts Festival. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Electronic signs for Toth Sports and Paul Piwowarski
• Comprehensive Plan implementation 'What's Next' with Brian Kulpa CPL
• Update on Independence Day activities and Polish American Arts Festival

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on April 12, 2022, with discussions on electronic signs, comprehensive plan implementation, and updates on Independence Day activities and the Polish American Arts Festival. No formal resolutions were voted on during the session. The board entered executive session to discuss employment history, appointments, and a proposed sale/lease, then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss employment history, appointments, and proposed sale/lease (motion carried)
• Exited executive session at 6:54 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 PM (all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider a rezoning request for 5030 Genesee Street from retail to apartments, and to vote on a consent agenda that includes several contracts and appointments. The consent agenda covers a new public safety dispatcher, demolition bids, software maintenance renewals, and other routine approvals.

• Public hearing on rezoning 5030 Genesee Street from C- Retail Business District to RA- Apartments District
• Appointment of Donald Stevens as Public Safety Dispatcher (effective April 13, 2022)
• Award demolition bids: 65 Haller Avenue ($15,800) and 49 Gualbert Avenue ($15,000) to Geiter Done of WNY
• Approve $692,432.14 in warrants and vouchers
• Authorize $3,000/month lobbying agreement with O'Donnell & Associates

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on April 12, 2022, discussing electronic signs, comprehensive plan implementation, and updates on Independence Day activities and the Polish American Arts Festival. No formal resolutions were voted on; the board entered executive session to discuss employment history, appointments, and a proposed sale/lease, then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss employment history, appointments, and sale/lease negotiations (motion by Benczkowski, seconded by Jasinski)
• Exited executive session at 6:54 PM (motion by Pilarski, seconded by Jasinski)
• Adjourned at 6:55 PM (motion by Pilarski, seconded by Jasinski, all in favor)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee is holding its regular meeting on April 6, 2022, at 7:00 PM at the 40&8 location on 810 Rein Road. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and location details, with no listed agenda items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or for discussion without specified public actions.

• Meeting location: 40&8, 810 Rein Road
• Meeting time: Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 7:00 PM

The Veterans Affairs Committee discussed and planned upcoming events, including a Memorial Day ceremony at Bateman Park with a ground breaking, a Color Guard service at Lovejoy Center, and a War of 1812 program. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed as new or old business.

• Planned Memorial Day ceremony at Bateman Park with guest speaker M. Wallace and luncheon at Donovan Post
• Scheduled Color Guard service for May 28 at 1:00pm at Lovejoy Center
• Discussed War of 1812 program on June 12 with road closure on Aero Dr. and chairs for public
• Noted Warrior Retreat on 5/7/22 with $500 donation from Amvets
• Scheduled Wreaths Across America for Dec. 17, 2022
• Reported 40&8 post received new roof costing $12,500 from Veteran Post Restoration Fund
• Announced Post #1320 Spaghetti Dinner on 4/10 with $10 meal
• Set next meeting for May 11, 2022 at Post #1320

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing several development proposals, including rezoning requests and site plans. The committee is discussing projects such as a Taco Bell at 1685 Walden Ave, a warehouse redevelopment at 2450 Walden Ave, and a multi-family housing development at 5030 Genesee Street. These items are in various stages of review, with some seeking recommendations on SEQR declarations.

• 6386 Transit Road: subdivision for commercial and 354 apartments plus 37 townhouses; rezoning approved by Town Board on March 8, 2022.
• 234 Clover Place: U-Crest Fire Hall storage building (2,560 SF) with patio and driveway; rezoning approved by Town Board on March 8, 2022.
• 2145 Old Union Road: Resurrection Life Church food pantry expansion with three additions; seeking negative SEQR recommendation.
• 5030 Genesee Street: 20-unit multi-family development in flood plain; public hearing for rezoning scheduled April 12, 2022.
• 1685 Walden Ave: proposed Taco Bell (2,220 SF) with drive-through; SEQR comment period expires 4/8/2022.

The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) reviewed several development projects. It recommended the Town Board call a public hearing for a proposed Taco Bell with drive-thru at 1685 Walden Avenue. The committee also recommended a SEQR Negative Declaration for the Resurrection Life Church addition at 2145 Old Union Road, tabled a recommendation for a 20-unit multifamily dwelling at 5030 Genesee Street, and tabled a warehouse proposal at 2450 Walden Avenue pending SEQR comment period expiration.

• Recommended Town Board call public hearing for Taco Bell at 1685 Walden Ave
• Recommended SEQR Negative Declaration for church addition at 2145 Old Union Rd
• Tabled recommendation for 20-unit multifamily at 5030 Genesee St
• Tabled warehouse proposal at 2450 Walden Ave pending SEQR comment period
• No decision needed on 6386 Transit Rd mixed-use project (update only)
• No decision needed on 234 Clover Pl fire company facility (update only)

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Board of Ethics is meeting to review minutes, introduce a new member, and discuss possible changes to this year's Financial Disclosure Statement. The board also wants to hear what penalties, if any, were placed on those who failed to return their disclosure statements, and will review any late-arriving 2021 statements.

• Introduction of new Board of Ethics Member, Paul Coleman
• Discussion of possible changes to this year's Financial Disclosure Statement
• Inquiry into penalties for those who failed to return Financial Disclosure Statements
• Review of late-arriving 2021 Financial Disclosure Statements

The Board of Ethics reviewed and revised the financial disclosure statement, adding a deadline statement under the 'For Calendar Year' heading. They agreed to send only one deficient letter to non-responders, then forward a list of names and recommendations to the Town Board if no response follows. The board also reviewed five 2021 financial disclosure statements returned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Revised financial disclosure statement to include a 'Statement of Deadline for Completion' under the heading
• Agreed to send only one deficient letter to non-responders after initial review
• Agreed to send list of non-responders and recommendations to Town Board if no response after deficient letter
• Agreed no third letter will be sent to non-responders
• Reviewed 5 financial disclosure statements returned from 2021

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a zone change at 5030 Genesee St., presentations from organizations like Save the Michaels of the World, Horizons Health Services, Cheektowaga Youth Baseball, and Pyramid Management Group. No formal resolutions are listed; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Zone change at 5030 Genesee St.
• Presentation by Save the Michaels of the World
• Presentation by Horizons Health Services
• Presentation by Cheektowaga Youth Baseball
• Presentation by Pyramid Management Group

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on March 22, 2022, with discussions on several topics, including Save the Michaels of the World, Horizons Health Services, Cheektowaga Youth Baseball, Pyramid Management Group, and a zone change at 5030 Genesee St. No formal resolutions or votes were taken during the session; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:21 PM (unanimous)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes a $1.5 million bond resolution for partial reconstruction and resurfacing of various town highways, a transfer of $134,000 in CDBG funds to homeless prevention, approval of nearly $1 million in warrants, and a new collective bargaining agreement with public safety dispatchers. The board will also vote on adopting the 2022 Erie County Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorizing a grant application for substance abuse prevention.

• Bond resolution authorizing $1,500,000 for partial reconstruction and resurfacing of various town highways
• Transfer of $134,000 from CDBG Cares Act funds to the Homeless Prevention Program
• Approval of warrants totaling $977,585.76 across all funds
• Collective bargaining agreement with Public Safety Dispatchers Association for 2020-2023
• Adoption of 2022 Erie County Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, including minutes and resolutions 2022-186 through 2022-205, and then suspended rules to consider and approve resolutions 2022-206 through 2022-221. These included a call for a public hearing on rezoning 5030 Genesee Street, several appointments and terminations, equipment purchases, and bid awards. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 PM.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions 2022-186 to 2022-205
• Called public hearing for rezoning 5030 Genesee Street from C- Retail to RA- Apartments
• Appointed Andrii Zvarych as Pump Operator (Provisional/Permanent)
• Appointed Mark C. Bielefeld as Senior Engineering Assistant (Provisional/Permanent)
• Terminated Court Clerk Rita Escalante
• Authorized purchase of six 2022 Ford Explorers
• Awarded bids for equipment/operators, topsoil/hydroseed, and concrete installation
• Approved purchase of playground equipment for Cedargrove Park and Town Park

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider four area variance applications. Three are for residential or church properties, and one is a large mixed-use development at 6386 Transit Road. All decisions are pending as of the meeting date.

• Area variance for 36 Peachrow Lane: proposed lot width 55 ft 11.25 in (required 60 ft) and lot area 6,998.48 sq ft (required 7,200 sq ft)
• Area variance for 4800 Transit Road: proposed 8-ft fence (max 6 ft)
• Area variance for 2145 Old Union Road: proposed building addition 13 ft 3.875 in from front property line (required 50 ft)
• Area variance for 6386 Transit Road: multiple variances for 354-unit apartment complex, townhomes, and clubhouse, including height and setback reductions

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted most requested area variances for a large mixed-use development at 6386 Transit Road, including approvals for townhome setbacks, apartment building heights, and a density increase, but tabled one rear-yard setback variance for further review. The board also granted variances for an affordable home at 36 Peachrow Lane and a church food pantry expansion at 2145 Old Union Road, while tabling a fence height request at 4800 Transit Road.

• Granted two area variances for affordable home at 36 Peachrow Lane (unanimous)
• Granted variance for church food pantry expansion at 2145 Old Union Road with condition to match materials (unanimous)
• Tabled fence height variance at 4800 Transit Road for more information (unanimous)
• Granted variances 1-4, 6-9 for 6386 Transit Road development (unanimous)
• Tabled variance No. 5 for 6386 Transit Road rear-yard setback (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business items at Wanda & Straley Avenue and Eggert Road, as well as old business at 6386 Transit Road. The agenda provides no details on the nature of these items, so the specific actions or proposals are not specified.

• Wanda & Straley Avenue
• Eggert Road
• 6386 Transit Road

The Traffic Safety Commission heard a speeding complaint on Eggert Road and a request for a 'No Standing Here to Corner' sign at Wanda and Straley Avenues. Lt. Geelan will provide a speed trailer and speed checks for Eggert Road and have patrols check for illegal parking at the intersection. The commission also noted that the Town Board approved the rezoning of 6386 Transit Road, with the developer proposing a dedicated southbound right turn lane as previously recommended.

• Speed trailer and checks to be provided on Eggert Road
• Patrols to check for illegal parking at Wanda and Straley Avenues
• Rezoning of 6386 Transit Road approved by Town Board (noted)

Planning Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is holding a work session to discuss three ongoing development projects: 6386 Transit Road by Young Development, Inc., 2145 Old Union Road by Mussachio Architects, and 5030 Genesee Street by MBL Engineering, PLLC. No new business items are listed. The meeting is primarily a review of these existing applications.

• 6386 Transit Road – Young Development, Inc.
• 2145 Old Union Road – Mussachio Architects
• 5030 Genesee Street – MBL Engineering, PLLC

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is meeting to decide on three previously tabled projects: a mixed-use development at 6386 Transit Road, a church expansion at 2145 Old Union Road, and a rezoning for apartments at 5030 Genesee Street. All SEQR comment periods have expired, so the board can take action. No new business is listed.

• 6386 Transit Road: 18,000 sq ft commercial plus 391 residential units (37 townhomes, 354 apartments)
• 2145 Old Union Road: Resurrection Life Church expansion with 3 building additions and drive-thru canopy
• 5030 Genesee Street: Rezone from C-Retail to RA-Apartments for 20 multi-family units in flood plain
• All items were tabled on 1/26/2022 to allow SEQR comment periods to expire

The Cheektowaga Planning Board tabled all three projects on its agenda. The 6386 Transit Road mixed-use development and the 2145 Old Union Road church expansion were tabled pending Zoning Board and Environmental Advisory Committee reviews, respectively. The board recommended the Town Board schedule a public hearing for a rezoning request at 5030 Genesee Street. No new business was discussed.

• Tabled 6386 Transit Road mixed-use project pending Zoning Board variance review (4-0)
• Tabled 2145 Old Union Road church expansion pending Environmental Advisory Committee SEQR recommendation (4-0)
• Recommended Town Board schedule public hearing for 5030 Genesee Street rezoning from C-Retail to RA-Apartments (4-0)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss three items: the Appletree Business Park with property manager Tina Coppins, the Drug Free Community application process with Jillian Gorman-King, and a proposal by Councilmember Adamczyk regarding work session and town board meeting formats. No resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion with Appletree Business Park property manager Tina Coppins
• Discussion of Drug Free Community application process with Jillian Gorman-King
• Councilmember Adamczyk to discuss work session and town board meeting formats

The Town Board held a work session with no formal votes or resolutions. Discussions covered the Appletree Business Park property manager, the Drug Free Community application process, and a proposal by Councilmember Adamczyk regarding work session and board meeting formats. The board entered executive session to discuss a particular employee's employment history and adjourned without taking any substantive action.

• Entered executive session to discuss employment history of a particular employee
• Adjourned at 6:59 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including the appointment of a police sergeant and a police officer, approval of warrants totaling over $6.2 million, rescinding a 2014 resolution on full-value tax assessments, and a significant rezoning of 33 acres at 6386 Transit Road for a mixed-use development with 391 residential units and commercial space. The board will also vote on a negative declaration under SEQRA for the project.

• Rezoning of 6386 Transit Road from R/NS to RA/C districts for mixed-use project (391 units, 18,000 sq ft commercial)
• Negative SEQR declaration for 6386 Transit Road project
• Appointment of Mark P. Fatta as Police Sergeant effective March 9, 2022
• Reappointment of Andrew J. Nati as Police Officer
• Approval of warrants totaling $6,226,265.39 across multiple funds

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved a consent agenda including rezoning of 6386 Transit Road from R-Residential and NS-Neighborhood Services to RA-Apartments and C-Retail Business District, and rezoning of 234 Clover Place for the U-Crest Fire Department. The board also approved numerous bids for snow removal, grass cutting, demolition, and other services, as well as appointments and various agreements. Resolution 2022-146 to rescind Resolution 2014-50 regarding full value for tax assessments was pulled from the consent agenda and acted on separately.

• Approved rezoning of 6386 Transit Road to RA-Apartments and C-Retail Business District
• Approved rezoning of 234 Clover Place for U-Crest Fire Department
• Approved bid awards for snow/ice removal, grass cutting, demolition, and board-up services for 2022
• Approved appointment of Mark P. Fatta as Police Sergeant and Andrew J. Nati as Police Officer
• Approved purchase of one 2023 Peterbilt 537 dump truck
• Approved award of bids for backup generators at Town Records Center and various pump stations
• Authorized Supervisor to submit letter of support for NFTA RAISE grant application
• Approved support for Donor Conceived Person Protection Act and re-treeing grant request

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for the Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council's regular meeting on March 3, 2022. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and location details, with no listed discussion items, decisions, or public hearings.

• Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in First Floor Council Chambers, Town Hall

The Conservation Advisory Council discussed the need for a follow-up system to ensure developers pay the $500 Tree Removal Permit Fee and replace trees. The Town Planner agreed to send permit copies and ensure Certificates of Occupancy are not issued until required trees are counted. The council reviewed multiple development sites, noting tree removals and planned replacements, and recommended additional plantings at some locations.

• Requested Town Planner send CCAC copies of Tree Removal Permits and ensure Certificates of Occupancy are not issued until required trees are counted
• Recommended trees between U-Crest Fire Co. facility and residents to the west and north at 234 Clover Place
• Recommended owner plant more trees at Resurrection Life Church expansion at 2145 Old Union Road
• Requested follow-up on tree count at 2804 Union Road (5-Star Auto)
• Requested follow-up on tree removal fee and plantings at 2262 Union Road (Kenney Carpets)
• Requested Town check last expansion project and tree replacements at 31 Leo Place/3600 Genesee Street (Keller Chevrolet)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski. The agenda contains only procedural items: a call to meeting, date, time, and location. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee approved the minutes of the last meeting and discussed upcoming events, including the July 4th parade, Memorial Day service, and Bateman Memorial funding. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Approved minutes of last meeting (motion by Speaker, second by Vanderbush)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing three development proposals, including a rezoning for multifamily and commercial use, a church expansion, and a multifamily project in a floodplain. The committee will discuss and potentially vote on recommendations for each project, though no new business is listed.

• 6386 Transit Road: rezoning from R and NS to RA (multifamily) and C (commercial), public hearing held 2/22/22
• 2145 Old Union Road: church expansion with three additions (2,000 SF drive-through canopy, 3,000 SF and 653 SF additions)
• 5030 Genesee Street: rezoning from C to RA for 20 multifamily units in a 100-year floodplain
• SEQR comment periods expired for all three projects

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including presentations from Wraithtek/NIACOM Fiber Services, MLP Plumbing & Mechanical and DAIKIN Applied OMNIA Partners, and GOBIKE Buffalo. The board will also discuss the use of American Rescue Plan funds. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion with Wraithtek/NIACOM Fiber Services
• Discussion with MLP Plumbing & Mechanical and DAIKIN Applied OMNIA Partners
• Healthy Schools & Communities GOBIKE Buffalo presentation
• Discussion on use of American Rescue Funds

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding public hearings on rezoning 6386 Transit Road from residential/neighborhood services to apartment/retail districts, and on amending the senior citizens tax exemption income limits and partial exemption percentages. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes fund transfers, approval of vouchers and warrants totaling over $16.7 million, a negative environmental declaration and site plan approval for a new daycare center at 1571 Harlem Road, and several notices to bidders for public works contracts.

• Public hearing: Rezoning 6386 Transit Road to RA Apartment and C Retail Business districts
• Public hearing: Amend Local Law #69 (1985) senior tax exemption income and percentage
• Resolution 2022-103: Transfer of funds including $100,000 from NYS AHC revenues
• Approval of vouchers and warrants totaling $16,776,796.63 across all funds
• Negative SEQR declaration and site plan approval for 7,749 sq ft daycare at 1571 Harlem Road

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing on a temporary permit request by Tony Scirri for property at 1270 Harlem Road. The applicant wants to continue motor service and retail/wholesale auto sales (10 vehicles) in a C-Retail district, which zoning law does not permit. The board's decision is listed as pending, and construction cannot begin until a building permit is obtained.

• Temporary permit application 2022-4 by Tony Scirri for 1270 Harlem Road
• Request to continue motor service activities in C-Retail district
• Request to continue wholesale/retail auto sales of 10 vehicles
• Public hearing held on 2/16/2022
• Decision pending; building permit required within 6 months

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously granted Tony Scirri a two-year temporary permit to continue motor service activities and the wholesale/retail sale of up to ten vehicles at 1270 Harlem Road, a use not normally allowed in the C-Retail district. The permit expires February 28, 2024. The board also suggested Scirri could apply for a use variance instead of renewing temporary permits every two years.

• Granted a two-year temporary permit to Tony Scirri for motor service and vehicle sales at 1270 Harlem Road, expiring February 28, 2024.
• Approved the permit unanimously (5-0) with a motion by Ralph Miranda and second by Justin Young.

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business items on Maryvale Drive and 1571 Harlem Road, as well as old business at 6386 Transit Road. The agenda lists only these locations with no further details, so the specific actions or recommendations are not specified.

• New business: Maryvale Drive
• New business: 1571 Harlem Road
• Old business: 6386 Transit Road

The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed a request for school speed zone signage on Maryvale Drive, advising that the school district must make the request. It also reviewed plans for a day care center at 1571 Harlem Road, requiring revisions including a narrower driveway and additional signage. For the 6386 Transit Road project, the commission reiterated its recommendation for a deceleration lane, and the applicant has proposed a dedicated right turn lane; a public hearing on rezoning is scheduled for February 22, 2022.

• Advised school district is responsible for requesting school speed zone on Maryvale Drive
• Required revisions for day care center at 1571 Harlem Road: reduce driveway width to 24 feet, add One-Way and Do Not Enter signs
• Reiterated recommendation for deceleration lane on southbound Transit Road at 6386 Transit Road driveway
• Noted applicant proposed dedicated southbound right turn lane; review ongoing

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is reviewing three development proposals: a daycare and retail center at 1571 Harlem Road, an expansion of Resurrection Life Church's food pantry at 2145 Old Union Road, and a 20-unit apartment complex at 5030 Genesee Street. The board will consider recommendations for approval or denial on each item, with SEQR comment periods having expired or pending.

• 1571 Harlem Road: 6,889 SF daycare center with attached 860 SF retail center; EAC recommended negative declaration
• 2145 Old Union Road: Church expansion with 2,000 SF drive-through canopy, 3,000 SF and 653 SF additions, plus new asphalt drive
• 5030 Genesee Street: 20-unit multi-family development (5 buildings, 4 units each) with parking and garage bays; rezoning from C-Retail to RA-Apartments
• 5030 Genesee Street: Located in 100-year flood plain; utilities elevated and flood vents required
• SEQR comment period for 5030 Genesee Street expires 2/14/2022

Board - Work Session

This is a work session agenda for the Cheektowaga Town Board. The board will discuss items with GonetSpeed, the Town Historian, capital projects, and the 4th of July Festival Committee. An executive session may be held if needed. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion with GonetSpeed representative Paul Griswold
• Discussion with Town Historian Maureen Gleason
• Capital projects discussion with Pat Bowen, Mark Christel, and Paul Piwowarski
• 4th of July Festival Committee discussion

This was a work session with no formal votes or decisions. The board heard presentations from GonetSpeed, the Town Historian, and the Town Engineer on capital projects. No action was taken on any item.

• No formal decisions made; items were for discussion only

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including the appointment of two police lieutenants and two police sergeants, a public hearing on a rezoning, and adoption of a local law amending the solid waste law. The board will also vote on warrants totaling over $7.4 million and other administrative items.

• Appoint Justin Haag and Garrett R. Slawatycki as Police Lieutenants
• Appoint Robert D. Phelps and Bliss N. Hotchkiss as Police Sergeants
• Public hearing on rezoning 234 Clover Place from R-Residential to CF-Community Facilities for U-Crest Fire District
• Adopt Local Law No. 1 of 2022 amending the Solid Waste Law, including tote fees of $75 for 95-gallon and $70 for 65-gallon totes
• Approve warrants totaling $7,469,526.54

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the appointment of two police lieutenants and two police sergeants, and closed a public hearing on rezoning 234 Clover Place for the U-Crest Fire District with a decision reserved. The board also approved a consent agenda containing 26 resolutions, including a negative SEQR declaration and site plan acceptance for a CUBRC pole barn addition, and entered executive session to discuss union negotiations.

• Appointed Justin Haag and Garrett R. Slawatycki as police lieutenants (Resolution 2022-75)
• Appointed Robert D. Phelps and Bliss N. Hotchkiss as police sergeants (Resolution 2022-76)
• Closed public hearing on rezoning 234 Clover Place to CF District, decision reserved (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 2022-77 through 2022-102 (with 2022-79 pulled)
• Approved negative SEQR declaration for 4455 Genesee CUBRC pole barn addition (2022-80)
• Accepted site plan for 4455 Genesee Street CUBRC pole barn addition (2022-81)
• Adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2022 amending Solid Waste Law (2022-82)
• Entered executive session to discuss Public Safety Dispatchers Union negotiations

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss two items: the use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds and proposed capital projects for 2022. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion on use of American Rescue Funds
• Discussion on proposed 2022 capital projects

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting to discuss the use of American Rescue Plan funds and proposed capital projects for 2022. No formal decisions were made on these items; the board entered executive session to discuss matters related to the possible employment of a corporation, then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss possible employment of a corporation (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 7:15 PM (motion carried)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting via video teleconference. The agenda includes discussions with GonetSpeed, the Town Historian, capital projects, and the 4th of July Festival Committee. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion with GonetSpeed representative Paul Griswold
• Discussion with Town Historian Maureen Gleason
• Capital projects discussion with Pat Bowen, Mark Christel, and Paul Piwowarski
• 4th of July Festival Committee discussion

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session via video teleconference on February 8, 2022. The session included discussions on GonetSpeed (with Paul Griswold and Chris Brooks), the Town Historian (Maureen Gleason), and capital projects (with Pat Bowen, Mark Christel, and Paul Piwowarski). No formal decisions or votes were taken on these items; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which was approved unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 PM (unanimous)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for the Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee regular meeting. The notice provides only the date, time, and location; no specific agenda items are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 7:00 P.M.
• Location: Frank L. Gierlach Post
• Committee chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee held a regular meeting on February 2, 2022. Members were sworn in for 2022 by Town Clerk Kim Burst, and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Various post reports were given, including updates on events and memorials, but no substantive decisions were made.

• Swore in all committee members for 2022
• Approved minutes of last meeting (motion Speaker, second Sygnatur)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing several rezoning and site plan proposals, including a multifamily and commercial development, a campground, a daycare center, and a church expansion. They will also discuss a new multifamily project in a floodplain. The committee may recommend approval, denial, or table each item.

• 6386 Transit Road: rezoning from R and NS to RA (multifamily) and C (commercial)
• 4938 Genesee Street: rezoning from M1 to M2 for a high-end RV campground
• 1571 Harlem Road: new 6,889 SF daycare center with attached 860 SF retail
• 2145 Old Union Road: church expansion with 2,000 SF drive-through canopy and additions
• 5030 Genesee Street: 20 multifamily units in a floodplain, rezoning from C to RA

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended a negative SEQR declaration and a public hearing for the rezoning request for the 6386 Transit Road mixed-use project, which increased from 334 to 354 units. The committee tabled the proposed campground at 4938 Genesee Street and the multifamily complex at 5030 Genesee Street for further review. The proposed daycare at 1571 Harlem Road received a negative SEQR declaration recommendation, with parking spaces on Linden Street to be removed.

• Recommended negative SEQR declaration for 6386 Transit Road project (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Coburn)
• Recommended Town Board schedule public hearing for 6386 Transit Road rezoning (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Coburn)
• Tabled 4938 Genesee Street campground for further review (motion by Coburn, 2nd by Bowen)
• Recommended negative SEQR declaration for 1571 Harlem Road daycare (motion by Cultrara, 2nd by Coburn)
• Tabled 2145 Old Union Road church addition to allow SEQR period to expire (motion by Coburn, 2nd by Bowen)
• Tabled 5030 Genesee Street multifamily complex to allow SEQR period to expire (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Coburn)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss two items: the 2022 capital projects and the use of ARPA funding for firemen. The board will also enter executive session to discuss TCSU collective negotiations and possible employee discipline. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of 2022 Capital Projects with Mark Christel and Paul Piwowarski
• Discussion of ARPA funding use for Firemen, led by Councilmember Adamczyk
• Executive session on TCSU collective negotiations and possible employee discipline

The work session included discussions on the 2022 capital projects and the potential use of ARPA funding for firemen, but no formal votes were taken on these items. The board entered executive session to discuss collective negotiations and possible employee discipline, then adjourned.

• Pulled resolutions 2022-43, 2022-44, 2022-61, 2022-62, 2022-63, 2022-66 from consent agenda
• Entered executive session to discuss TCSU and TCEA collective negotiations and possible employee discipline
• Adjourned at 9:56 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a rezoning and site plan approval for a proposed smoke shop at 3705 Harlem Road, a site plan for a pole barn at 4455 Genesee Street, and a public hearing for a rezoning at 234 Clover Place. The board will also vote on routine items like fund transfers, warrants, and rescinding a prior ambulance agreement.

• Rezoning 3705 Harlem Road from NS to C Retail Business District for a smoke shop
• Site plan approval for 3705 Harlem Road smoke shop
• Site plan approval for 32x120 pole barn at 4455 Genesee Street (CUBRC)
• Transfer of $35,793.75 from CDBG Housing Rehab to Village of Sloan Street Curb Project
• Public hearing set for Feb 8, 2022 on rezoning 234 Clover Place to CF Community Facilities District

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda containing resolutions 2022-37 through 2022-72, including rezoning at 3705 Harlem Road, various bid notices, and fee changes. The board also approved the January 11, 2022 meeting minutes with one nay and one abstention. A public hearing on the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs was closed with decision reserved.

• Approved consent agenda with resolutions 2022-37 to 2022-72 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on FY 2022 CDBG/HOME Annual Plan, decision reserved (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of January 11, 2022 (6-1-1, Jasinski nay, Nowak abstain)
• Approved rezoning of 3705 Harlem Road from NS to C district (consent agenda)
• Authorized bid notices for snow removal, grass cutting, demolition, and other services (consent agenda)
• Established 2022 Youth & Recreation program fees with changes (consent agenda)
• Authorized ambulance service agreement and police firing range intermunicipal agreement (consent agenda)
• Approved police computer upgrades and purchases (consent agenda)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider three applications: an area variance for an exterior heating and cooling unit at 69 Judith Drive, a temporary permit for bus and van storage at 850 Aero Drive, and an area variance for a driveway enlargement at 751 S Huth Road. All three items are listed as pending decisions.

• Area variance for 69 Judith Drive: proposed unit 0 feet from property line, zoning requires 5 feet
• Temporary permit for 850 Aero Drive: bus/van storage in M2 General Manufacturing District
• Area variance for 751 S Huth Road: driveway enlargement 0 feet from property line, zoning requires 5 feet

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted a two-year temporary permit to Student Transportation for bus and van storage at 850 Aero Drive, despite a prior condition that the last permit would be final. The board also denied an area variance for a heat pump at 69 Judith Drive and granted a driveway variance at 751 S Huth Road.

• Granted 2-year temporary permit for bus/van storage at 850 Aero Drive (unanimous)
• Denied area variance for heat pump at 69 Judith Drive (0-5)
• Granted driveway enlargement variance at 751 S Huth Road with water drainage condition (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss traffic safety matters. Under new business, they will review 2145 Old Union Road and 5030 Genesee Street. Under old business, they will revisit 6386 Transit Road. The agenda is brief and contains no other details.

• New business: 2145 Old Union Road
• New business: 5030 Genesee Street
• Old business: 6386 Transit Road

The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed three new projects: a church expansion, a 20-unit multifamily development, and a daycare center, with conditions on the daycare driveway. It continued its ongoing review of the 6386 Transit Road development, reiterating a recommendation for a deceleration lane. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and advisory.

• Reviewed 2145 Old Union Road church additions (no vote)
• Reviewed 5030 Genesee Street 20-unit multifamily project (no vote)
• Reviewed 1571 Harlem Road daycare; requested driveway width reduced to 24 feet and one-way/do-not-enter signs (no vote)
• Continued review of 6386 Transit Road; recommended deceleration lane on southbound Transit Road (no vote)

Planning Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is holding a work session to discuss five development projects. One item is old business (3705 Harlem Road), while the other four are new business, including projects on Transit Road, Genesee Street, Clover Place, and Harlem Road. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion session.

• 3705 Harlem Road – Schenne & Associates (old business)
• 6386 Transit Road – Young Development, Inc.
• 4938 Genesee Street – Metzger Civil Engineering
• 234 Clover Place – U-Crest Fire Department
• 1571 Harlem Road – Jonathan E. Bennett Architecture

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is reviewing several rezoning requests and site plans, including a proposed smoke shop at 3705 Harlem Road, a multifamily and commercial development at 6386 Transit Road, a campground at 4938 Genesee Street, a fire hall storage building at 234 Clover Place, and a daycare center at 1571 Harlem Road. The board will consider recommending approval or denial for each item, with some projects tabled by the Environmental Advisory Committee for further review.

• 3705 Harlem Road: Rezoning from NS to C for a new smoke shop; site plan approval recommendation.
• 6386 Transit Road: Rezoning from R/NS to RA and C for multifamily dwellings and future commercial development; seeks public hearing.
• 4938 Genesee Street: Rezoning from M1 to M2 for a high-end RV campground; tabled by EAC.
• 234 Clover Place: Rezoning from R to CF for a 2,560 SF storage building, 1,280 SF patio, and 1,850 SF driveway; seeks public hearing.
• 1571 Harlem Road: Revised site plan for a 6,889 SF daycare center and 860 SF retail building; tabled by EAC.

The Planning Board recommended denial of a rezoning request for 4938 Genesee Street from M1-Light Manufacturing to M2-General Manufacturing to accommodate an RV campground, citing illegal operations and code violations. The board also recommended approval of a rezoning for a smoke shop at 3705 Harlem Road, and recommended scheduling public hearings for rezoning requests at 6386 Transit Road and 234 Clover Place. A daycare center proposal at 1571 Harlem Road was tabled for additional review.

• Recommended denial of M1 to M2 rezoning for RV campground at 4938 Genesee Street (4-0)
• Recommended approval of NS to C rezoning for smoke shop at 3705 Harlem Road (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended Town Board schedule public hearing for RA and C rezoning at 6386 Transit Road (4-0)
• Recommended Town Board schedule public hearing for CF rezoning at 234 Clover Place (4-0)
• Tabled daycare center site plan at 1571 Harlem Road pending additional review (4-0)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee is holding a regular meeting, rescheduled from January 5 due to weather. The agenda contains only procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Meeting rescheduled from January 5 to January 12, 2022

The committee was informed that the Town Board approved all members for 2022, with swearing-in pending. All 2021 veterans funds were spent, and funding for the Bateman Memorial is awaiting official architect papers. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Town Board approved all 2022 committee members (reported)
• All veterans money for 2021 was spent (reported)
• Funding for Bateman Memorial approved, awaiting architect papers (reported)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a new gas tank for the Parks Department-North, a proposed opioid awareness memorial, abandoned shopping carts, and a schedule for department head presentations. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss possible discipline of particular persons.

• New Gas Tank in Parks Department-North
• Proposed Opioid Awareness Memorial by Bonts World Foundation
• Abandoned Shopping Carts discussion
• Proposed Schedule of Department Head Presentations
• Executive session on possible discipline

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session where they amended Resolution 2022-6 to change a meeting time from 5:00 PM to 5:15 PM, and amended Resolution 2022-9 to increase hourly rates for two disaster coordinator positions. No other formal decisions were made; the session included discussions on a new gas tank, an opioid awareness memorial, abandoned shopping carts, and department head presentations, followed by an executive session on possible personnel discipline.

• Amended Resolution 2022-6 to change referenced dates from 5:00 PM to 5:15 PM
• Amended Resolution 2022-9 to increase Jason Tolsma's hourly rate from $19.73 to $20.23
• Amended Resolution 2022-9 to increase Michael Mazurowski's hourly rate from $24.82 to $25.32
• Entered executive session to discuss possible discipline of particular persons
• Adjourned at 7:00 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including the appointment of eight new police officers and a public safety dispatcher, and the purchase of five new Ford Police Utility Interceptors for $185,259.90. The board will also set 2022 salaries for non-union officials, approve part-time wage adjustments, and schedule a public hearing on the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs. The meeting includes a public comment period and a consent agenda for routine approvals.

• Appointment of 8 police officers (Tyler J. Landahl, Mark A. Enders, Diana M. Krakowski, David C. Kennedy, Corey W. Helenbrook, Nicholas R. Bialek, Michael R. Ceremuga, Anthony A. Cybulski) effective Jan 13, 2022
• Appointment of Spencer Bruno as Public Safety Dispatcher effective Jan 17, 2022
• Purchase of five 2022 Ford Police Utility Interceptors from Van Bortel Ford, Inc. for $185,259.90
• Public hearing scheduled for Jan 25, 2022 on FY 2022 CDBG ($1,056,863) and HOME ($282,570) funds
• Establish 2022 salaries for town officials (e.g., Town Engineer $96,114, Town Attorney $116,768)

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for police officer appointments, purchase of five Ford Police Utility Interceptors, and establishment of 2022 salaries and holidays. The board also waived rules to add four additional resolutions, including a lease agreement with Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen and a contract amendment with the Village of Sloan. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including 32 resolutions (unanimous)
• Appointed 8 police officers (Resolution 2022-2)
• Appointed public safety dispatcher Spencer Bruno (Resolution 2022-3)
• Authorized purchase of 5 Ford Police Utility Interceptors (Resolution 2022-4)
• Established 2022 salaries for town officials and employees (Resolution 2022-7)
• Approved lease agreement with Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen (Resolution 2022-33)
• Approved Village of Sloan contract amendment (Resolution 2022-34)
• Appointed Mary E. Vogl as administrative clerk (Resolution 2022-35)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss four items: a new gas tank for the Parks Department-North, a proposed opioid awareness memorial by the Bonts World Foundation, abandoned shopping carts, and a schedule for department head presentations. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss possible discipline of particular persons.

• New gas tank in Parks Department-North
• Proposed opioid awareness memorial by Bonts World Foundation
• Abandoned shopping carts discussion
• Proposed schedule of department head presentations
• Executive session on possible discipline

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session and amended two resolutions: one adjusting the start time for referenced dates from 5:00 PM to 5:15 PM, and another increasing hourly rates for two disaster coordinator positions. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included discussions on a new gas tank, an opioid awareness memorial, abandoned shopping carts, and department head presentations, followed by an executive session on possible personnel discipline.

• Amended Resolution 2022-6 to change referenced meeting start times from 5:00 PM to 5:15 PM
• Amended Resolution 2022-9 to increase Jason Tolsma's hourly rate from $19.73 to $20.23
• Amended Resolution 2022-9 to increase Michael Mazurowski's hourly rate from $24.82 to $25.32
• Entered executive session to discuss possible discipline of particular persons

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing several rezoning and site plan proposals, including a smoke shop on Harlem Road, an RV campground on Genesee Street, and a fire hall storage building on Clover Place. The committee will make recommendations on these items, which will then go to the Town Board for final decisions.

• 3705 Harlem Road: Rezoning from NS to C for a proposed smoke shop retail business
• 4455 Genesee Street: CUBRC installing a 3,840 SF post frame storage building
• 6386 Transit Road: Landscape plan for multifamily and commercial development
• 4938 Genesee Street: Rezoning from M1 to M2 for a high-end RV campground
• 234 Clover Place: U-Crest Fire Hall rezoning to CF for a 2,560 SF storage building

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended SEQR negative declarations for a proposed smoke/retail shop at 3705 Harlem Road and a cold storage facility at 4455 Genesee Street. The committee tabled decisions on a mixed-use development at 6386 Transit Road, a zoning change for a campground at 4938 Genesee Street, and a daycare facility at 1571 Harlem Road, pending further review. A public hearing was recommended for a fire hall storage and training facility at 234 Clover Place.

• Recommended SEQR negative declaration for 3705 Harlem Road smoke/retail shop (motion by Coburn, 2nd by Bowen)
• Recommended SEQR negative declaration for 4455 Genesee Street cold storage facility (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Coburn)
• Tabled 6386 Transit Road mixed-use development until Jan 29 for NYSDOT comments (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Cultrara)
• Tabled 4938 Genesee Street campground rezoning for further state policy review (motion by Cultrara, 2nd by Coburn)
• Recommended scheduling public hearing for 234 Clover Place fire hall facility (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Coburn)
• Tabled 1571 Harlem Road daycare facility until SEQR comment period expires (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Coburn)